Haiku
Haiku, or hokku, is a Japanese lyric form which presents a vivid picture
and presents the poet's impression, often with suggestions of
spiritual insight. The traditional haiku is three lines long:
the first of five syllables, the second of seven, and the third
of five.
From the Guide to Literary Terms by Jack Lynch.
Please send comments to jlynch@andromeda.rutgers.edu.
Note: This guide is still in the early stages of development. Bear with me.