Haiku: Bamboo Tree

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I am always fascinated by the bamboo tree's amazing nature. It can withstand storms and winds that can otherwise uproot an ordinary tree.

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Standing through storms

Bamboo playing with the winds—

Simple but proud tree

 

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What is the difference between traditional haiku and freestyle haiku

 
Traditional haiku must follow a pattern, 5-7-5 (five syllables in the first line, seven in the second line and five in the last line with a total of 17 syllables). In freestyle, there is no set amount of syllables. The idea there is to catch the spirit rather than the form of the original Japanese art form.

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