wikiHow Template for a Haiku Poem [First line: 5 syllables] [Second line: 7 syllables] [Third line: 5 syllables] A haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines, with the first and third lines having five syllables and the second line having seven syllables. The haiku often focuses on nature and has a season word (kigo) that references the time of the year the poem is describing. Some examples of haiku: Golden leaves fall Silent woods now whisper Autumn's gentle call Mountain stream flows fast Boulders polished by its rush Nature's artwork cast It's important to note that the Haiku format is a guide, and there are no strict rules for the structure and themes, you can always express yourself in a different way and experiment with different subjects, but the syllable count should remain the same. Page