1. Haiku
By Kevin McMahon

2. Haiku Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry.
It was used to speak to the gods even before written language in Japan.
Was usually written in Chinese symbols.
The syllable count is or

3. History of Haiku
People began chanting to the gods in haiku in about 760 AD.
Haiku became the favorite of the imperial family during the 9th through 11th centuries.
It is unclear where Haiku was created, but trails lead back to Persia or India.

4. Basho Basho is a famous haiku writer. He lived from 1654-1694.
Here is one of his haiku:
Water jar cracks:
I lie awake
This icy night.