100 Quotes About Haiku

If you’re looking for short, sweet, and to the point quotes that will inspire you, then this collection of haiku quotes is for you.  The ancient Japanese poetry form originated in the 11th century. The first poem was written by a Buddhist monk named Matsuo Basho (1644-1694).  While it’s not as specific as some other forms of poetry, haiku use 17 syllables (5 7 7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5), and are usually about nature or being lost in thought.

Dare to love yourselfas if you were a rainbowwith gold...
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Dare to love yourselfas if you were a rainbowwith gold at both ends. Aberjhani
What a strange thing! to be alivebeneath cherry blossoms.
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What a strange thing! to be alivebeneath cherry blossoms. Kobayashi Issa
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Dreams like a podcast, Downloading truth in my ears. They tell me cool stuff."" Apollo?" I guess, because I figured nobody else could make a haiku that bad. He put his finger to his lips. "I'm incognito. Call me Fred.""A god named Fred? Rick Riordan
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He cleared his throat and held up one hand dramatically.“ Green grass breaks through snow. Artemis pleads for my help. He grinned at us, waiting for applause. " That last line was four syllables.” Artemis said. Apollo frowned. “Was it?” “ No, no, that’s six syllable, hhhm.” He started muttering to himself. That’s five syllables! ” He bowed, looking very pleased with himself. Rick Riordan
You only live twice: Once when you are born And...
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You only live twice: Once when you are born And once when you look death in the face Ian Fleming
Un-winged and naked, sorrow surrenders its crown to a throne...
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Un-winged and naked, sorrow surrenders its crown to a throne called grace. Aberjhani
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Love taught me to die with dignity that I might come forth anew in splendor. Born once of flesh, then again of fire, I was reborn a third time to the sound of my name humming haikus in heaven’s mouth. Aberjhani
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Quote words that affirmall men and women are yourbrothers and sisters. Aberjhani
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Where humanitysowed faith, hope, and unity, joy’s garden blossomed. Aberjhani
People don't get meit's more rule than exception God bless...
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People don't get meit's more rule than exception God bless exceptions Beth Myrle Rice
Each person you meetis an aspect of yourself, clamoring for...
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Each person you meetis an aspect of yourself, clamoring for love. Eric Michael Leventhal
Feet sandaled with dreams tread paths of vision leading to...
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Feet sandaled with dreams tread paths of vision leading to wisdom’s sharp peaks. Aberjhani
Even when muddy your wings sparkle bright wonders that heal...
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Even when muddy your wings sparkle bright wonders that heal broken worlds. Aberjhani
Love, Mercy, and Grace, sisters all, attend your wounds of...
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Love, Mercy, and Grace, sisters all, attend your wounds of silence and hope. Aberjhani
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Haiku is not a shriek, a howl, a sigh, or a yawn; rather, it is the deep breath of life. Unknown
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Real haiku is the soul of poetry. Anything that is not actually present in one's heart is not haiku. The moon glows, flowers bloom, insects cry, water flows. There is no place we cannot find flowers or think of the moon. This is the essence of haiku. Go beyond the restrictions of your era, forget about purpose or meaning, separate yourself from historical limitations–there you will find the essence of true art, religion, and science. Unknown
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When composing a verse let there not be a hair's breath separating your mind from what you write; composition of a poem must be done in an instant, like a woodcutter felling a huge tree or a swordsman leaping at a dangerous enemy. Unknown
The same hot lightning that burns your blood with passion——...
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The same hot lightning that burns your blood with passion—— cools your fears with peace. Aberjhani
History dressed up in the glow of love’s kiss turned...
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History dressed up in the glow of love’s kiss turned grief into beauty. Aberjhani
You are the hybrids of golden worlds and ages splendidly...
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You are the hybrids of golden worlds and ages splendidly conceived. Aberjhani
He utilizesform for a striking lecture;young poets shiverinexperience, but thaw...
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He utilizesform for a striking lecture;young poets shiverinexperience, but thaw over their own work, fertilize magic. Kristen Henderson
In your hands winteris a book with cloud pagesthat snow...
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In your hands winteris a book with cloud pagesthat snow pearls of love. Aberjhani
Your pain is a school unto itself—— and your joy...
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Your pain is a school unto itself—— and your joy a lovely temple. Aberjhani
The moon is my fear. The sun is my heart...
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The moon is my fear. The sun is my heart afire. The stars, my love songs. Richelle E. Goodrich
Your hair is winter fire, January embers. My heart burns...
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Your hair is winter fire, January embers. My heart burns there, too.- Stephen King, IT Stephen King
Amore is loveconfessed to you in haiku. Do you love...
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Amore is loveconfessed to you in haiku. Do you love me too? Richelle E. Goodrich
A violinist fiddled. With strings resined for winter. Summer's light...
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A violinist fiddled. With strings resined for winter. Summer's light splintered. H.S. Crow
Hi! My little hut Is newly-thatched I see... Blue morning-glories
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Hi! My little hut Is newly-thatched I see... Blue morning-glories Kobayashi Issa
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Describe plum-blossoms? Better than my verses...white Wordless Butterflies Unknown
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Leave me alone, Do me a favor, abandon me, I want to think about, You me and the idea of forever. Rohit Hora
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I see the beauty All around me I see it The polished faces Nicole Eskuri
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Change happens for youthe moment you want somethingmore than you fear it. Eric Michael Leventhal
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No poem of mine will, be as beautiful as the one; I create on your lips. Seekerohan
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Trapped in inferno It blazed brighter than the sun His desire for her Archana Chaurasia Kapoor
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You think it’s a game? Unintelligible? Ha! Envision no spoons. This is serious. It is a matter of joyversus emptiness. Kristen Henderson
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Hope drowned in shadowsemerges fiercely splendid——boldly angelic. Aberjhani
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We are successful   the moment we start toward     a laudable goal J. Benson
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We had a threesome You, me and my depression Depression fucks hard Benedict Smith
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In an age of bombsguzzling blood, skylarks merge peacewith thought and action. Aberjhani
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You must remain. I must depart. Two autumns falling in the heart. Buson
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Death wins nothing here, gnawing wings that amputate——then spread, lift up, fly. Aberjhani
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Unto you is bornin the city of Davida Savior for all. Richelle E. Goodrich
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A box sits empty, wanting to hold and protect. Hollow tears it cries. Richelle E. Goodrich
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You were almost like a haiku: said so little, but meant so much. Abraham Algahanem
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Why so scrawny, cat? Starving for fat fish or mice... Or backyard love? Unknown
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Such a little child To send to be a priestling... Icy poverty Shiki
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If you give me home I will give you adventure. It's both we can have. Tyler Knott Gregson
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Blood is really warm, it's like drinking hot chocolatebut with more screaming. Ryan Mecum
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Home at six AM.Is it still a walk of shame? I was shooting porn. Asa Akira
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Determined, I riseand face the dawn with resolve. This time I will win. Richelle E. Goodrich
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Death stoops over me. I'm a problem in chess. Hehas the solution. Unknown
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I stumble and fall. I weep and struggle to rise. My mom feels it all. Richelle E. Goodrich
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She is the light, at the end of this endless tunnel. Vivid Darkness
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No misery ever so beautiful than the one this mind creates. Vivid Darkness
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You burn like a candleinside my soul, showing me a waythrough this darkness. Vivid Darkness
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His abusemakes her an anvilwithout spark Munia Khan
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We wear many things,    but that with greatest import     is our expression. J. Benson
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Awakened at midnightby the sound of the water jarcracking from the ice Unknown
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A gentleman will Never allow a lady To feel less than grand. Richelle E. Goodrich
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Snowflakes fall from high. Flurries lift and twirl below. The world has turned white. Richelle E. Goodrich
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My stomach rumbles. Plates of cookies, cake, and fudge. Christmastime is here. Richelle E. Goodrich
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Gingerbread houseswith gumdrops and peppermintand marshmallow snow. Richelle E. Goodrich
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The Christmas spiritwhispers softly in my ear, " Go be of good cheer. Richelle E. Goodrich
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Mary and Josephhuddle snugly together. They cradle God's son. Richelle E. Goodrich
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Wise men come to seea child of greater wisdomand honor divine. Richelle E. Goodrich
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Glittering tinsel, lights, glass balls, and candy canesdangle from pine trees. Richelle E. Goodrich
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New light in the skyannounces a sacred birth. Shine brightly young star. Richelle E. Goodrich
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Hallelujah songcarries on a gentle wind, heralding a king. Richelle E. Goodrich
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Sheep and goats and cowsgather 'round a manger bedto awe at a babe. Richelle E. Goodrich
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Born on straw at nightunder low stable rafters, Baby Jesus cried. Richelle E. Goodrich
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Rare and precious gifts, gold and myrrh and frankincense, to offer a king. Richelle E. Goodrich
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A new star shines bright. Angels herald the good news. The Christ child is born. Richelle E. Goodrich
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Shepherds lift their heads, not to gaze at a new lightbut to hear angels. Richelle E. Goodrich
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Wilted or in bloom, taking or lending daylight, the world transitions. Richelle E. Goodrich
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Twinkle tiny star. Oh, how great you truly are! God's sign from afar. Richelle E. Goodrich
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Because, " said a boy." Because why?" asked a young girl." Because I love you. Richelle E. Goodrich
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Compliments land assoft and gentle on my earsas a butterfly. Richelle E. Goodrich
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A finger beckons. My choice is to turn away. It is a mistake. Richelle E. Goodrich
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If this were real life, Ed would have looked at her neck-bite, dead, burp, credits. Ryan Mecum
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O snail Climb Mount FujiBut slowly, slowly! Kobayashi Issa
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For the greater good":the phrase that always precedesthe greatest evil. Unknown
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My children are monsters, Kiro thought. And I am responsible. Perhaps if I had read them the haikus of Basho when they were little instead of that American manifesto of high-pressure sales, Green Eggs and Ham... Christopher Moore
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I write for pages, get lost in the mezzaninehidden from stages. Kristen Henderson
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Haiku does not express emotion from the inside out by displaying the mind of a character. Haiku builds the emotional thrust, makes the artistic statement from the outside in, from the physical world to the mind of the reader. Harley King
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Soldiers falling fast Battle of white and scarlet Blossoms on the ground David Kudler
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Absence of problems   does not lead to happiness.     Dealing with them does. J. Benson
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I explained it loudand clear. What part of "meow"don't you understand? Lee Wardlaw
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Letmeoutletmeoutletmeoutletmeout.Wait--let me back in!. .. Letmeinletmeinletmeinletmein. Wait--let me back out! Lee Wardlaw
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Your tummy, soft aswarm dough. I knead and knead, thenbake it with a nap. Lee Wardlaw
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Dogs have hair. Cats, fur. Dogs whine, yip, howl, bark. Cats purrr. I say: No contest. Lee Wardlaw
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Fine. If you insist. I'll try Just.One.Nibble. But--I won't enjoy it. Lee Wardlaw
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Sorry about thesquishy in your shoe. Must'vebeen something I ate. Lee Wardlaw
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What do you mean "Ewww"?How is my tuna breath worsethan peanut butter? Lee Wardlaw
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Here is a greedy man who keeps to himself The beautiful pears ripe in his garden. Unknown
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Zero cavities. Two abortions. One divorce. Thirty years on Earth. Asa Akira
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Many solemn nights Blond moon, we stand and marvel... Sleeping our noons away Unknown
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Anyone can talk,    but to listen is a gift,      we should all exchange J. Benson
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If I had the knack I'd sing like Cherry flakes falling Unknown
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I preserve my worldin journals so my children can eat without me Nikki Skies