How to Write a Valentine's Day Haiku Poem

Writing a poem, particularly a haiku, for Valentine's Day, doesn't have to be too difficult. I'll give you the basic format and several examples to get you started. First, use the basic format of three lines. Count out five syllables in the first line, seven in the second line, and another five in the third line. For a more thorough description of what a haiku is, check out this hub: http://bnoelle.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Write-a-beginners-Haiku

Now, a haiku by nature can be a bit mysterious, so start the first line with a description that doesn’t reveal the person. Add a longer description, as descriptive as you can get for the second line, then include the person’s name in the third line. Of course, you can put anything in any line as you wish. This is just a suggestion to get you started.

Chuckle, warm and rich,

Smile with sparkling eyes of green

You, my charming Mark

Or leave your valentine's name out:

Eyes of deepest green

Give me goose bumps every time

You, and only you.

Rhyme the first and last line of the haiku, if you prefer:

Days of light and dark

You’re always in my corner

You, my dear, sweet Mark

Or make all the lines rhyme:

Days of light and dark

You’re my lifeline; you’re my spark—

You, my dear, sweet Mark

Make your haiku specific to Valentine’s Day if you wish:

Not just on this day

But for each day of my life

Be my Valentine

Simple enough? Try your own hand at haiku. To me, it’s harder than it looks, as it’s hard to cram all you want to say in just a few syllables or a few lines. If you want to say more, do more than one stanza and link several haiku stanzas together to make a longer poem.

When your haiku is complete, do something special with it. Write it in a Valentine’s Day card to your loved one. Another idea is to type it up in a nice font—perhaps a script—and print it out on colored paper or other paper with a print such as hearts. Put it in a romantic frame and your gift is complete.

A poem is a gift that will last forever, always reminding the giver and receiver of that special day. A poem is a great gift, as it packs fewer calories than chocolates and lasts much longer than flowers.