Writing Haiku: A Beginner's Guide to Composing Japanese Poetry

The iconic three-line haiku form of poetry has become increasingly popular over the last decade or so as people embrace the simplicity and grace they carry, as well as the connection to the Japanese ethos of mindfulness and minimalism—say more with fewer words. This practical guide by poet and teacher Bruce Ross shows you how to capture a fleeting moment, like painting a picture with words, and how to give voice to your innermost thoughts, feelings, and observations. You don't have to be a practiced poet or writer to write your own haiku, and this book shows you how. The book opens with a foreword that looks at the state of haiku today as the form of poetry continues to expand in popularity worldwide before giving an introduction to related Japanese haiku forms such as tanka, haiga, renga, haibun, and senryu. The book then provides lots of accessible, easy-to-replicate examples and writing prompts, and there is even a full listing of international journals and online resources. Do you