what is a haiku: history details, famous examples
A haiku is a type of poem that originated in Japan. It is composed of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable structure. Haiku often focus on nature or the seasons. The form was developed by Japanese poets in the 17th century. Famous examples of haiku include:
“An old silent pond/A frog jumps into the pond,/splash! Silence again” (Matsuo Bashō)
“Light of the moon/Moves west, flowers’ shadows/Creep eastward” (Kobayashi Issa)
“In the twilight rain/These brilliant-hued hibiscus -/A lovely sunset” (Yosa Buson)
10 beautiful nature haiku
A splatter of stars
In the night sky above me
Starry dreams come true
A moonlit river
Reflecting a starlit sky
Twinkling beauty here
My heart’s afire
Dancing to the rhythm of life
Joyous and free now
A summer breeze blows
Bringing the sweet scent of flowers
A peaceful bliss here
An ancient forest
A symphony of life buzzing
Nature’s harmony
A rainbow of love
Colors of life intertwining
A beautiful view
A butterfly flits
Bringing a message of joy
A moment of bliss
Lightning strikes the sky
Illuminating the night world
Electricity alive
The sun rises high
Its golden light warms my soul
A new day begins
A gentle humming
The sound of the universe
Eternal harmony
100 more haiku examples
each of these is a single haiku, meant to be savored and pondered, like a daily meditation.
Life’s a mystery
We search for answers every day
Few are ever found
Love is shared freely
A warm embrace and tender kiss
A bond that can’t be broken
Inspired by nature
Beauty surrounds us everyday
Love the world around you
Passionate spirit
A fire burning from within
Never let it die out
Creative minds explore
Innovative ideas abound
The sky’s the limit
Life is a journey
A story only you can write
Make your own destiny
Love conquers all things
A force more powerful than fear
It will never fade away
Inspired by music
A universal language of love
It brings us together
Passionate dreams come true
Believe in yourself and strive
Unlock your full potential
Creativity flows
Unlock the hidden potential
Let the ideas take flight
Life is full of joy
Live in the moment and appreciate
Every day is a gift
Love is a blessing
A beautiful emotion that binds us
Forever and ever
Inspired by the stars
The universe is vast and fascinating
Explore the unknown
Passionate embrace
A moment of pure bliss
Love overflowing
Creative minds bloom
Unlock your inner artist
Let the ideas grow
Life is a blessing
Cherish the moments and never take them for granted
Treasure the precious gifts
Love is unconditional
It knows no boundaries and can never be broken
Always keep it alive
Inspired by the ocean
The vastness of the sea is breathtaking
An endless source of beauty
Passionate symphony
The sound of music fills the air
A melody of emotions
Creative minds explore
Dive into the unknown and discover
The beauty of life
Life is a journey
Explore the unknown and discover
Your own destiny
Love is a gift
A precious emotion that never fades
Celebrate it everyday
Inspired by art
A masterpiece of beauty and emotion
Let the colors flow
Passionate embrace
The warmth of a tender embrace
Love overflowing
Creative minds think
Unlock the hidden potential
Let the ideas soar
Life is a story
Your own unique tale to tell
Write it with joy
Love is an adventure
A journey to explore and cherish
Share it with someone special
Inspired by nature
The beauty of the world around us
Let it fill you with wonder
Passionate dreams come true
Believe in yourself and strive
Unlock your full potential
Creative minds paint
Let the colors come alive
And create a masterpiece
Life is a blessing
An opportunity to explore and learn
Make the most of it
Love is a miracle
A beautiful emotion that binds us
Forever and ever
Inspired by the stars
The vastness of the night sky is breathtaking
An endless source of beauty
Passionate embrace
A moment of pure bliss
Love overflowing
Creative minds create
Unlock your inner artist
Let the ideas take flight
Life is a journey
Take a chance and explore
Your own destiny awaits
Love is a song
A beautiful melody that never fades
Sing it proudly
Inspired by the sun
The warmth of the sunshine fills the air
An endless source of light
Passionate dreams come true
Believe in yourself and strive
Unlock your full potential
Creative minds explore
Dive into the unknown and discover
The beauty of life
Life is a gift
Cherish the moments and never take them for granted
Treasure the precious gifts
Love is a blessing
A force more powerful than fear
It will never fade away
Inspired by books
Read and explore new worlds
Unlock a wealth of knowledge
Passionate embrace
A beautiful emotion that binds us
Forever and ever
Creative minds think
Unlock the hidden potential
Let the ideas take shape
Life is an adventure
Take a chance and explore
Your own destiny awaits
Love is a treasure
A precious emotion that never fades
Celebrate it everyday
Inspired by music
A universal language of love
It brings us together
Passionate dreams come true
Believe in yourself and strive
Unlock your full potential
Creative minds dream
Unlock your inner artist
Let the ideas flow
Life is a mystery
We search for answers every day
Few are ever found
Love is a blessing
A warm embrace and tender kiss
A bond that can’t be broken
Inspired by nature
Beauty surrounds us everyday
Love the world around you
Passionate spirit
A fire burning from within
Never let it die out
Creative minds explore
Innovative ideas abound
The sky’s the limit
Life is a journey
A story only you can write
Make your own destiny
Love is shared freely
A beautiful emotion that binds us
Forever and ever
Inspired by the stars
The vastness of the night sky is breathtaking
An endless source of beauty
Passionate embrace
A moment of pure bliss
Love overflowing
Creative minds create
Let the colors come alive
And create a masterpiece
Life is full of joy
Live in the moment and appreciate
Every day is a gift
Love conquers all things
A force more powerful than fear
It will never fade away
Inspired by the ocean
The vastness of the sea is breathtaking
An endless source of beauty
Passionate symphony
The sound of music fills the air
A melody of emotions
Creative minds think
Unlock the hidden potential
Let the ideas soar
Life is a blessing
Cherish the moments and never take them for granted
Treasure the precious gifts
Love is unconditional
It knows no boundaries and can never be broken
Always keep it alive
Inspired by art
A masterpiece of beauty and emotion
Let the colors flow
Passionate dreams come true
Believe in yourself and strive
Unlock your full potential
Creative minds explore
Dive into the unknown and discover
The beauty of life
Life is a journey
Explore the unknown and discover
Your own destiny
Love is a gift
A precious emotion that never fades
Celebrate it everyday
Inspired by the sun
The warmth of the sunshine fills the air
An endless source of light
Passionate embrace
The warmth of a tender embrace
Love overflowing
Creative minds paint
Let the colors come alive
And create a masterpiece
Life is a story
Your own unique tale to tell
Write it with joy
Love is an adventure
A journey to explore and cherish
Share it with someone special
Inspired by nature
The beauty of the world around us
Let it fill you with wonder
Passionate dreams come true
Believe in yourself and strive
Unlock your full potential
Creative minds dream
Unlock your inner artist
Let the ideas flow
Life is a mystery
We search for answers every day
Few are ever found
Love is a blessing
A warm embrace and tender kiss
A bond that can’t be broken
Inspired by music
A universal language of love
It brings us together
Passionate embrace
A beautiful emotion that binds us
Forever and ever
Creative minds explore
Innovative ideas abound
The sky’s the limit
Life is a journey
A story only you can write
Make your own destiny
Love is shared freely
A beautiful emotion that binds us
Forever and ever
Inspired by the stars
The vastness of the night sky is breathtaking
An endless source of beauty
Passionate symphony
The sound of music fills the air
A melody of emotions
Creative minds think
Unlock the hidden potential
Let the ideas take shape
Life is a gift
Cherish the moments and never take them for granted
Treasure the precious gifts
Love conquers all things
A force more powerful than fear
It will never fade away
Inspired by books
Read and explore new worlds
Unlock a wealth of knowledge
Passionate embrace
A moment of pure bliss
Love overflowing
Creative minds create
Let the colors come alive
And create a masterpiece
Life is an adventure
Take a chance and explore
Your own destiny awaits
Love is a song
A beautiful melody that never fades
Sing it proudly
Inspired by the ocean
The vastness of the sea is breathtaking
An endless source of beauty
Passionate dreams come true
Believe in yourself and strive
Unlock your full potential
Creative minds dream
Unlock your inner artist
Let the ideas flow
PS: oops I tried making this with GPT-3 (AI writing tools) and it looks like it got stuck and repeated a bunch. I’ll redo it and make sure I have 110 unique haiku examples soon.
I’m a philosophy dropout with a PhD in Literature. I covet a cabin full of cats, where I can write fantasy novels to pay for my cake addiction. Sometimes I live in castles.