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The Poetic Structure of the Haiku and Its Seasonal References

Quick fact

The Japanese word 'kigo' (seasonal word) is so central that traditional haiku anthologies are organized by season, not by author.

Why this is interesting

You've probably heard of the 5-7-5 syllable rule for haiku, but did you know that many master haiku poets actually break that rule? The real heart of haiku is something else entirely.