u003cmeta charset=u0022utf-8u0022/u003eWhat makes a haiku a haiku?

u003cmeta charset=u0022utf-8u0022/u003eA haiku is a three-line poem. The first and last lines contain five syllables, and the second line contains seven. Many haiku come from Japan. This means that the English translations, or any translation, are not going to be the same as the original.

u003cmeta charset=u0022utf-8u0022/u003eWhat is a winter haiku?

u003cmeta charset=u0022utf-8u0022/u003eA winter haiku is a three-line poem that is written about the winter season. A poet might choose to focus on the pros or cons of the season. They might only describe the landscape, or they might feature a character, like a person or an animal.

u003cmeta charset=u0022utf-8u0022/u003eDo haikus have to be about seasons?

u003cmeta charset=u0022utf-8u0022/u003eNo, but traditionally most haiku were written about seasons. More broadly, haiku are generally about nature. This could be seasons, animals, flowers, or other elements, like wind or water.

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10 of the Best Winter Haiku

There is a haiku on this list for everyone—whether one takes pleasure from the winter season or finds themselves depressed by its winds, temperature, and colors.

Explore the Greatest Poetry

10 of the Best Winter Haiku

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