National Haiku Poetry Day

In the heart of April, National Poetry Month, we celebrate the genre of haiku -- a form of poetry whose origins date back a millennium in Japan.

Here are some samples:

From the Hound Dog's Haiku and Other Poems for Dog Lovers by Michael J. Rosen

dozing, paws outstretched,
you soar across cloud-pillows
superhero dreams








From Spring:  A Haiku Story selected by George Shannon


Spring rain:
Everything just grows
More beautiful








If you are inspired to write your very own haiku, check out this link for a haiku starter to help you along:

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/printouts/30697_haiku.pdf

Posted by Sue Ann