Writing Haiku A Beginner's Guide to Composing Japanese Poetry Includes Tanka, Renga, Haiga, Senryu and Haibun

A world of dew And within every dewdrop A world of struggle The iconic three-line haiku form is increasingly popular today as people embrace its simplicity and grace—and its connections to the Japanese ethos of mindfulness and minimalism. Say more with fewer words. This practical guide by poet and teacher Bruce Ross shows you how to capture a fleeting moment, like painting a picture with words, and how to give voice to your innermost thoughts, feelings, and observations. You don't have to be a practiced poet or writer to write your own haiku, and this book shows you how. In this book, aspiring poets will find: * Accessible, easy-to-replicate examples and writing prompts * A foreword that looks at the state of haiku today as the form continues to expand worldwide * An introduction to related Japanese haiku forms such as tanka, haiga, renga, haibun, and senryu * A listing of international journals and online resources Do you want to tell a story? Give haibun a try. Maybe you want to