WHAT IS A HAIKU?
A haiku is a simple poem, usually three lines with 5-7-5 syllable structure. For example: This is a haiku Five, seven, five syllables In only three lines However, not only are there many more rules if you want them, there’s also creative fun to be found in breaking even these simplest rules, so this site does not impose any. Aside from a 100 character limit, the haiku you post here can take any format you wish. There are many more really interesting things to know about the history and evolution of haiku than I can begin to write here: for more information please start at Wikipedia.