haiku
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Reader Tim Torkildson of Virginia emailed a sardonic haiku in response:
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
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
Email your haiku and your name to [email protected].
From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2023
“A syllable. It’s just a sound. Like this. The first line of a haiku always has five syllables.”
From "The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart
Vocabulary lists containing haiku
Reading: Literature - Poetry - Introductory
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Poetry: Genres
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Reading: Literature - Poetry - Middle School
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