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A form of Japanese PoetryWritten in 3 linesDoes not usually rhyme.Traditionally consists of 17 syllables
First line has 5 syllablesSecond line has 7 syllablesThird line has 5 syllables
These poems are most associated with nature and natural occurrences
While short in content, they can be powerful in effect.
The sun is settingvibrant colors all around
gone until morning.
A large waterfallcascades over a tall cliffscreaming all the way.
Cold, torrential wavesPlace of tormenting struggleMy consuming fear.
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