October 23, 2012 Structure:

Simple Guidance on Creating a Contemporary Haiku in English by Ramesh Anand

1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) 7.)

Divide the haiku into fragment and phrase. Limit the overall syllables to 11. Let fragment be 2 to 3 syllables and be always at the first line. Let phrase be in 2nd and 3rd lines. 2nd line phrase be of 3 to 5 syllables. 3rd line phrase should be read in continuous from 2nd line. Let 3rd line phrase be 2 to 3 syllables.

8.) Use -, . . . or -- to indicate a pause if it is felt the fragment doesnt provide the pause automatically. 9.) When Phrase is cut into two lines, make sure 2nd line stands on its own. 10.) Each line should stand on its own when read independently. 1 Author of Newborn Smiles, http://ramesh-inflame.blogspot.com| Ramesh Anand

October 23, 2012

Simple Guidance on Creating a Contemporary Haiku in English by Ramesh Anand

11.) Let the phrase be grammatically right. 12.) Avoid Adverb and adjective. Rely on verb and noun.

Theme:

1.) Fragment shall be of nature scene or human emotion scene as observed by the poet. 2.) Fragment shall just point the scene in 1 or 2 words. 3.) Phrase shall of nature scene or human emotion scene that contrast, associate or unify with the fragment scene. 4.) Phrase shall be of sharp descriptive type in two lines. 5.) Look for a possibility of connecting fragment to a 3rd line of phrase, it will give another layer of perception to the haiku.

Author of Newborn Smiles, http://ramesh-inflame.blogspot.com| Ramesh Anand

October 23, 2012

Simple Guidance on Creating a Contemporary Haiku in English by Ramesh Anand

6.) 7.) 8.) 9.)

Let the surprise element be in 1st or 3rd line. Prefer to mention season indirectly which will create interest in a reader to know more. Let the moment of haiku revealed be something refreshingly new to the reader. Use simple words that could be easily understood as a haiku should be read in single breath and should be appreciated immediately.

10.) Read the haiku loud and check if it creates resonance. It should touch the reader deeply. 11.) Let the whole scene be in present tense. 12.) Avoid being subjective. 3 Author of Newborn Smiles, http://ramesh-inflame.blogspot.com| Ramesh Anand

October 23, 2012

Simple Guidance on Creating a Contemporary Haiku in English by Ramesh Anand

13.) Let the haiku scene be a continuous process to the best. 14.) Read all the rules and forget it while creating a haiku. 15.) Once haiku is created, concentrate the haiku to an essence covered by above guidance and feel the resonance it creates.

Author of Newborn Smiles, http://ramesh-inflame.blogspot.com| Ramesh Anand