Haiku is defined by Merriam Webster as: an unrhymed verse form of Japanese origin having three lines containing usually five, seven, and five syllables Haiku is a simple yet beautiful form of poetry. While I do appreciate the beauty of poetry and Haikus in particular, this book is (for the most part) comprised of humorous haikus. Ironic Example Haiku: First five syllables Next line seven syllables Again five syllables