The rules for a Haiku poem are: • It should be 3 lines long, with a pattern of 5 syllables in the first line, 7 in the second line, and 5 in the third line. The exact syllable count can vary slightly. • Use present tense. • Take inspiration from the natural world around you. Haikus often incorporate imagery that references the different seasons of the year. • Describe what is causing your feeling, but not the feeling itself. • The last line often contains a little twist.