Haiku Prompts Generator

Mastering Haiku: More Than Counting Syllables

True haiku captures a moment of awareness in nature. While the 5-7-5 syllable pattern is well-known, haiku's soul lies in its ability to freeze time and reveal profound truths in simple observations.

Essential Haiku Elements:

• Kigo: Seasonal reference grounding the poem in time
• Kireji: "Cutting word" that creates pause or contrast
• Present Tense: Happening now, not remembered
• Objective: Show, don't tell emotions
• Nature Focus: Human experience through natural imagery

Example Haiku:

From the prompt: "Capture the first frost of autumn"

Silver needles pierce

each blade of grass—summer's ghost

exhales one last time

Haiku Writing Guidelines:

1. Focus on one clear image or moment
2. Include sensory details
3. Avoid metaphors—let images speak directly
4. End with surprise or deeper meaning