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The Poetry Project

Haiku
According to the Wikipedia, Haiku are a form of poetry that originated in Japan. Traditionally a haiku consisted of three lines with a total of 17 syllables (5, 7, 5). Whilst haiku do not rhyme, a traditional haiku should feature imagery that focuses on a specific event / point in time. Source: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/learn/glossary-terms/haiku-or-hokku

Echoes of the Night

Whispers in the breeze,
Leaves dance beneath the full moon,
Night holds secrets deep.
Waves crash on the shore,
Tides carry stories untold,
Echoes of the past.
Stars blink in silence,
A tranquil sky, soft and wide,
Dreams drift on the winds.