Haikus In Motion - The Chicago Poetry Center

Haikus In Motion

Haikus are one of the oldest forms of poetry. Originating in Japan, poets would describe a moment in nature to represent a lesson for humanity. The 5th and 6th grade poets from Ms. Murray’s class wrote their own Haikus with a ‘twist’. Each poet had to assign a movement to their poem. We could not include their movements here but we do have their Haikus! Enjoy!

Ms. Murray 5th/6th Grade

Butterflies by Mei and Jazzy

Butterflies are free
They fly all over the world
With joy on they’re wings

Basketball by Ethan and Eli

The championships
Are like achievements in life
That you’re dreamed of here

Trees by Amada and Anonymous

Trees get cut daily
Your lovely branches falling
Falling endlessly

My heart by Sofia

My heart is the moon
I’m always forgotten, and
Forever alone

The Quiet Wind by Axel and Anonymous

This wind is silent
No more “whoosh” nor “swish” this time
I just get nothing

Fire by Xciel and Gianni

Anger is like fire
It’s fuel to a great danger
You must control it