“Haiku” is a traditional form of Japanese poetry. Haiku poems consist of 3 lines. The first and last lines of a Haiku have 5 syllables and the middle line has 7 syllables. The lines rarely rhyme.
Here’s a Haiku to help you remember:
I am first with five
Then seven in the middle
Five again to end.
Because Haikus are such short poems, they are usually written about things that are recognizable to the reader.
Write 5 Haiku’s of your own.
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December 12, 2012 at 1:47 pm
cesar hernandez
life is full of hope
dreams believe in desire want and need
work hard to play hard
funny little girls never think
reason why they never pass their class
and always come to me
top rushing yards in school
juking, spinning, braking to the end zone
colleges now looking at you
i grab my black mop
decorate on any wall i want
getting stopped by the cops
never quit, always brake down
get set and wait for the set
go hard and never stop
December 12, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Gerardo Alvarez PER 4
Falling to the ground,
I watch a leaf settle down
In a bed of brown.
December 12, 2012 at 1:49 pm
luis Lizarraga per.4
Everything I touch
with tenderness, alas,
pricks like a bramble.
December 13, 2012 at 8:40 am
Matthew Gutierrez
1. Memory is key
Become who your past was now
Attack the future.
2. The angels speak high
The devil has his hand low
Only you can fear.
3. My master has taught
The way of the samurai
My sword is my life.
4. Tokyo is grand
Kyoto is also unique
Japan has many cultures.
5. My wings spread high now
I take the sky and conquer
You all look surprised.
December 13, 2012 at 8:41 am
Alejandro Duarte
music is my life
my eyes roll to the heavens
when im listening
December 13, 2012 at 8:42 am
Sergio Ceballos
Wasting time oh my
Time to get yourself a life
It’s Mom and Dad’s fault
December 13, 2012 at 8:43 am
marisol valencia
*music is my life
my eyes roll to the heavens
when im listening
December 13, 2012 at 8:47 am
rebecca ramos
its too cold outside
big clouds of grey this morning
rain sprinkling now
theres two blogs today
i dont like the blogs today
but it is okay
theres hot chocolate
theres jingle bells jingling
it must be christmas
cant wait for friday
to play with my son all day
then back to monday 😦
i love this season
fire pit, chocolate, presents
winter is my season
December 13, 2012 at 8:48 am
Andy Garcia
The Mens Slavery
The Cage of Captivity
Undocumented
December 13, 2012 at 8:52 am
jorge Garcia
its too cold outside
big clouds of grey this morning
rain sprinkling now
theres two blogs today
i dont like the blogs today
but it is okay
theres hot chocolate
theres jingle bells jingling
it must be christmas
foggy foggy mean dark sky
clouds are grey and no sunshine
rain will come and fall
i love this season
fire pit, chocolate, presents
winter is my season
December 13, 2012 at 9:07 am
nick lozano
i want to ride now
but i’m in school doing this
no point but it’s okay
nothing like that rush
like when your pinned in 5th gear
a normal feeling
you jab i counter
i follow up with a hook
now your laying down
have the will to win
boxing isn’t so easy
most can not succeed
i just need one more
and ill be done already
oh snap its a wrap
December 13, 2012 at 9:09 am
Carlos Zazueta
i want to go pee
but it is too cold outside
i rather stay here.
a bus is yellow
it has many seats in it
bus driver drives slow
i rather stay inside
i could play call of duty
and pass some missions
Get out of here now
I do not want to see you
Be gone never come back
No eres mia
Ya me olvide de ti
Morena linda
December 13, 2012 at 9:10 am
adrian beltran
i want to go pee
but it is too cold outside
i rather stay here.
a bus is yellow
it has many seats in it
bus driver drives slow
i rather stay inside
i could play call of duty
and pass some missions
Get out of here now
I do not want to see you
Be gone never come back
No eres mia
Ya me olvide de ti
Morena linda
December 13, 2012 at 9:12 am
Jose Luis Uribe
Running is lifestyle
Furthermore a way of life
Something one holds inside.
Love,a great feeling
we say we know how it feels
yet we’ve never touched
Love was in my heart
a nurtured flower growing
but one day draught came
Going to the gym
Waking up sore the next day
Love the athlete life
Our love has ended
teasing you still provoke me
Wind just passing through
December 13, 2012 at 9:14 am
Raymundo Sanchez
1. I am Raymundo
I was eating a sandwish
but I like apples.
2. I like cars alot
my favorite car is a porch
but I like a bike.
3. I am sanchez too
I like to play basketball
but I like football.
4. I like hamburgers
but like to eat pizza
I also like hot pockets.
5. I like video games
I like to play blacjk ops one
but I like most wanted
December 13, 2012 at 9:33 am
Andy Garcia
The Mens Slavery
The Cage of Captivity
Undocumented
Julio does rap
From North Shore to Mecca know
He enjoys the flow
Its pretty boy yo’
In class, playing Mario
Next to Julio
Conjunto y banda
Cerveza y Buchanan
Damas no faltan
Whiskey y Champagne
La musica en vivo
Porque ando Feliz
December 13, 2012 at 9:35 am
Julio Pacheco
andy the short kid
from north shore to coachella
like to go party
every weekend night
partying from 8 till dawn
all through coachella
every immigrant
runs from the border patrol
like the olimpics
todo el valle
radico en la sierra
con la plevada
hey 2, 4, 6, 8
who do we apriciate
julio thats who
December 13, 2012 at 9:58 am
Eliset Garcia
1.Sour Worms Are Good
They Kinda Hard And Sticky
But Good To Enjoy
2. Extrordinary
How My Nina Could End Life
In Just One Pull Boy
3. Bright Stars In The Sky
Orbiting In The Universe
Meteroids Passing By
4.Sweater For Winter
Falling Leaves In The Fall
Cold Drinks For Summer
5.Hot Cheetos With Chile
Followed By Alittle Chamoy
And some lemon please
December 13, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Nancy Ayala
1.) I Like To Color
It Is Very Entertaining
Coloring Is Fun.
2.)I Like Spaghetti
i Like To Eat It A Lot
Spaghetti Is Good
3.)Hot Cheetos Are Good
They Make My Tummy Hurt Though
No More Hot Cheetos
4.)Shopping Is Boring
It Is Only Fun Sometimes
Go Out And Have Fun
5.) I Enjoy Music
It Is Very Relaxing
Music Is Awesome