Haiku Poetics

Haiku poetics refers to the principles and aesthetic approach underlying traditional Japanese haiku poetry. It emphasizes capturing a moment, emotion, or insight with brevity, typically using a 5-7-5 syllable structure. Haiku encourages deep observation of nature and everyday life, highlighting simplicity, subtlety, and a sense of harmony. It often contains a kireji (cutting word) to create contrast or pause, and a kigo (seasonal word) to evoke time. Overall, haiku poetics values immediate resonance and the power of minimalism to reveal universal truths through concise, focused imagery.