Haiku: Three Lines of Power

Poetry can be written in many forms. One of the popular forms is called haiku. It is a challenging yet rewarding art. The key is to make you point quickly and completely while confined to 3 lines and strict syllable counts:

• First line: 5 syllables
• Second line: 7 syllables
• Third line: 5 syllables

Writing these require an open mind, a good eraser and great themes. You can create a powerful, impactful, thought provoking poem in three lines. You can ignite a flame of love with 3 words. If you are looking for some powerful haiku start right here. ***Some poems have strong subject matter, advised for 18 years old or over.