POETRY

Tanka, Haiku and Writing

Writing tips through poetry

Poem and photo by Thalia Dunn

Haiku uses words
to honor simplicity;
readers visualize
unique images shine to
take center stage in poem.

Photo and poem by Thalia Dunn

Key unlocks haiku,
opens bank of images;
invests in few words.

Photo and poem by Thalia Dunn

Subtle diff’rences
between these forms of writing;
tanka will highlight
emotions while haiku will
spotlight natural world.