Haikus in Motion

The poets from Waters Elementary learned and wrote an ancient form of Japanese poetry called Haikus which follow a specific structure of three lines, with the first and last lines consisting of 5 syllables each and the second line of 7 syllables. But! There was a second part to this lesson. The poets then had to choregraph movements to each of the lines. The purpose was to understand how poetry can be visual as well as written. Some of the poets worked in groups. Unfortunately, we could not show you the choregraphed movements, but we do have the poems. Please enjoy!

7th/8th Grade

by Charlie M.

The sand shifts in peace
I calmly touch my feet down
The still wind was cold

by Gianna L.

The rain clouds are gray
When it rains outside it turns
the blue sky gloomy

by Gabriela T.

Seven hours a day
Constant learning and working
Five long days a week

by Thomas, Lexie, and Abbie

Cool breeze passes by
Moon lights up the midnight sky
Waves slide up the shore

by Callie and Andrea

It seemed far away
A new beginning is here
Starting a new life

by Ethan G.

Summertime is here
The beach is packed with people
Sunny all day long

by Caden S.

Fire brings destruction
Fire embers, destroy, destruct
But brings warmth and light.

by Dina and Julia

Crash boom went the rain
Leonardo winced in pain
Then took his last breath

by James R.

Green leaves have emerged
Flowers bud from the soft earth
Birds chirp once again

by Kaya and Bodhi

Motionless, unseen
Hidden under the water
Drowned in the river

by Ameer E.

My name is Jonas
I am the president of
The United States

by Sofia A.

The God of mischief
Holder of the stone of time
Adopted Brother

by Adrian C.

It’s everyday bro
With that Disney channel flow
Five mil on youtube

by Anonymous

Once upon a time
A little girl was murdered
No one ever cried

by Aedan D.

I love sandwiches
Peanut butter and jelly
They are very good

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