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what is haiku?

haiku (俳句) is a form of poetry that developed over centuries in japan¹. as the form evolved, its rules and recommendations were crafted, bent, broken, and put back together by many a skilled poet. in the west, many people learn of haiku as a type of poem that is strict on syllable count: 5 syllables, followed by 7, then by 5.

i mostly ignore the syllabic rules. instead i try to capture a single moment, usually in nature, usually associated with a season (though the seasons as we experience them in northern europe rather than in japan.) i hope you find some peace in these little moments as i have.

all haiku shared here are of my own creation.

1. information taken from wikipedia and my rough recollection of the art of haiku by stephen addiss.

about the poet

i'm sync. i live in northern europe with my partner, our plants, and a small family of plush sharks. i also like birding, programming, and journaling, among many other things. feel free to write me.