I’m not an expert on the art of Haiku, but I do love it as a form or writing. Technically (forgive me if I’m making a poor job of telling you something you already know!) there are a few rules that govern this kind of poem. For instance, there is normally a reference to the seasons, or somthing that will identify a specific season, such as a bird or flower that only appears in spring, therefore indicating the time of year.
However, there is another school of thought that says that feeling and spontaneity are critical to the success of a haiku. I like this get-out clause, which I think, (though I may be misreading the rule-book!) excuses those haiku that do not have a seasonal reference.
In any case, with the most beautful haiku, it is the things that are left to the imagination that have the most impact. Like any other artform, Haiku is primarily a means of expression. Yes, there are conventions, but as in all other fields, they exist only to be tested, pushed and ignored when appropriate.
If, perchance, any accomplished haiku writers stumble upon this page, I offer you my apologies!
