The traditional form of Haiku consists of three lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables respectively. Because of the differences in structure between Japanese and English, we occidentals have taken some liberties with the traditional format and have developed what is called "Free Form haiku," which does not adhere so strictly to the traditional format. The whole idea is to have fun with it!
Here are some examples of haiku relating to that highest of subjects - cats! These poems are all over the net, forwarded in mailing lists, and found almost everywhere there are cat lovers. Take a look, and try your hand at haiku. It's really easy and fun!
You never feed me.
Perhaps I'll sleep on your face.
That will sure show you.
The rule for today
Touch my tail, I shred your hand.
New rule tomorrow.
Grace personified.
I leap into the window.
I meant to do that.
The mighty hunter
Returns with gifts of plump birds --
your foot just squashed one.
Terrible battle.
I fought for hours. Come and see!
What's a 'term paper'?
Small brave carnivores
Kill pine cones and mosquitoes
Fear vacuum cleaner
Oh no! The Big One
has been trapped by newspaper!
Cat to the rescue!
Humans are so strange.
Mine lies still in bed, then screams
My claws are not that sharp.
We're almost equals
I purr to show I love you
Want to smell my butt?
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