Haiku poems are short 3-line Japanese poems that follow a 5-7-5 syllable structure. They originate from Japan and typically describe nature or a single aspect of experience in a minimalist way. Examples provided demonstrate how haiku capture a moment, season, or feeling in just a few lines with focus on imagery and implication rather than statement. The document outlines the basic rules and form of haiku poetry through both explanation and multple example poems.