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haiku

[hahy-koo] / ˈhaɪ ku /




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Later in the record, “La Yugular” is a philosophical meditation on unity and oneness with lyrics in Spanish and Arabic, which suggests that the entire world might fit inside a haiku.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 11, 2025

Because haiku often capture emotionally meaningful moments in nature, the study authors say their findings could reveal which species resonate most with humans, possibly helping entomologists and educators identify opportunities for better public engagement.

From Science Magazine Apr. 4, 2024

To further his point, Mr Beauchamp then convinced the chatbot to criticise DPD in the form of a haiku, a Japanese poem.

From BBC Jan. 19, 2024

All of Williams’ images are paired with haiku poems his close childhood friend, the poet and spoken word recording artist Ursula Rucker, wrote for the piece.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2023

“Lord Apollo has been going through this haiku phase ever since he visited Japan. ’Tis not as bad as the time he visited Limerick.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan




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