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- Haiku is a type of poetry originated in Japan.
- This type of poetry dates back to the 9th century.
- It can be recited verbally or written down.
- Some great haiku writers were Matsuo Basho, Yosa Buson etc.
- The poetry generally has three short lines.
- Lines of poetry do not rhyme with each other.
- There is a break at the end of the first or second line denoted by dash.
- It is written in present tense.
- It focuses on a group of associated images in mind.
- It leaves the reader with a sense of emotion at the end.
