What is the pattern of haiku?

Haiku listen (help · info) (plural haiku) is a very short form of Japanese poetry. It is typically characterized by three qualities: The essence of haiku is "cutting" (kiru). read more

Haiku Journal requires: No title to the poem. Proper syllabic pattern (5 / 7 / 5) We do not require the Kigo or Kireji, but since we are lovers of haiku, we do appreciate submissions which include them. We hope you enjoy writing haiku poems, and choose to submit often. read more

Haiku is an ancient form of Japanese poetry often containing (in English) a total of 17 syllables shared between three lines that are arranged in a pattern of 5-7-5. The fist line consists of 5 syllables, the second line 7, and the last line contains another 5 syllables. read more