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What Makes a Good Haiku?

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8/31/2023Updated: 9/2/2023

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The haiku is a short form of poetry that originated in Japan, but has inspired writers in many languages. The Society of Classical Poets is sponsoring a contest for the haiku in English.

A good haiku:

Margaret Coats

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Margaret Coats lives in California. She holds a Ph.D. in English and American Literature and Language from Harvard University. She has retired from a career of teaching literature, languages, and writing that included considerable work in homeschooling for her own family and others.

What Makes a Good Haiku?

The required 5-7-5 syllable form alone does not make a haiku