How to write a haiku. Today we’re exploring the essence of the haiku. Haikus should have strong, striking images and contain a moment of insight inspired by an observation in nature. Haikus have three lines that follow a 5-7-5 syllable count. Together we also explore exactly why haikus are so powerful in helping us appreciate each moment of life as it unfolds instead of living in the past or the future. 

Today’s example haikus are authored by Matsuo Bashō, Elmedin Kadric, Germain Droogen-broodt, Martin Elster, and Daniela Misso.

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Morgan's Poetry Masterclass on how to get published: https://poetry-masterclass.thinkific.com/courses/poetry-masterclass

Morgan's poetry chapbook, Barefoot and Running: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/barefoot-and-running-morgan-liphart/1138411141?ean=9781735957906