One type of poetry is a haiku, a Japanese poetic style that consists of three lines with five syllables in the first line, seven syllables in the second, and five in the third.

Writing poetry can be intimidating, however reading some simple poetry can spark inspiration. Humorous poetry can shift a bad mood instantly and may be an easy way to practice writing a haiku. Try to set a few minutes aside time this week to give poetry or haiku writing a go.

Enjoy these zen haiku poems!