Welcome! This self-paced course is designed to introduce you to the basics of poetry writing and inspire you to begin crafting your own verse. You will begin to consider the basic elements of poetry such as what make structure and rhythm in poetry. This course is good for those new to poetry or can be used as a basic refresher if you are more experienced. Either way, you can have some fun with it.

Welcome to your journey into the world of Haiku is a poetic form known for its beauty, brevity, and depth. Throughout this course, you will learn the origins of the Haiku, understand the traditional structure and how its adapted to modern forms, explore using rhythm, meter and syllables effectively and create your own original Haiku with guided exercises and inspiration. By the end you will have a solid understanding of the Haiku as a poetic form.