Collection of Japanese Haiku

Haiku is a form of poetry, first made popular in Japan, which has become appreciated around the world.
Haiku poets are challenged to convey a vivid message in only 17 syllables.

One of the greatest Haiku poets was the Samurai, Basho (1644-94).
Basho's father was also a Samurai from the Iga province.
To become a Samurai, Basho served a local lord who was fond of writing. Basho learned the style of writing Haiku, and wrote under the name, Sobo. During the years, Basho traveled throughout Japan writing and further
developing the Haiku style.
He died in Osaka, Japan in 1694, and continued to write haiku
up until his death.

Haiku poems can describe anything, but are seldom complicated or hard to
understand.
Almost all Haiku has a dominant impression, or main idea, that appeals
strongly to one of the five senses.