Question

Write a haiku that follows the conventions of the form. Haiku written in English should have five syllables in the first line, seven syllables in the second line, and five syllables in the third line. Your haiku should also be written in the present tense and contain a kigo, a word that indicates a season.

For full credit (100 points), be sure that your response includes the following elements:

Response follows the conventions of the haiku form (from 30-50 points)
Response is written in present tense (from 10-20 points)
Response includes a kigo (from 10-20 points)
Response uses correct grammar and mechanics (from 5-10 points)
write all that is needed

Answer 1

Autumn leaves drift down
lamplight flickers, moths circle
softly the fire dies

Syllable counts: 5 / 7 / 5
Kigo: "Autumn"
Tense: present tense