Haiku is a Japanese poetry form that deals with nature and the beauty of life. Some examples of haiku can be seen in the poem “The Wanderer,” which is about a young man looking at the world around him. This poem also includes, “And yet, I am not lonely.” In another example, the poem “The Shore” is about a young girl looking out at the ocean. This poem also states, “When the sun sets, I am happy.”
Haiku is a great way to express your thoughts and feelings. It can be a great way to share your feelings with others and to show your friends and family how you feel.
There are many haiku examples for middle school students, but here are a few of our favorites:
- Silent Pond
An old silent pond..
A frog jumps into the pond,
Splash! Silence again.
-Matsuo Basho - April Wind
Whitecaps on the bay:
A broken signboard banging
In the April wind.
-Richard Wright - Moon
Light of the moon
Moves west, flowers’ shadows
Creep eastward.
– Yosa Buson - Leafless Tree
The crow has flown away:
Swaying in the evening sun,
a leafless tree.
-Natsume Soseki - Withered Flowers
Flowers on the ground
Withered, gnarled, turning brown,
Fading back to dust.
