Exploring Poetry: Haiku, Limericks, and Found Poetry

We have been delving into the diverse world of poetry. Poetry comes in many forms, each with its own unique structure and style. In Māhutonga Matariki, we have been looking at three distinct types: Haiku, Limericks, and Found Poetry.

Haiku, originating from Japan, is a minimalist form of poetry. It consists of just three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5. Haiku often captures fleeting moments or nature scenes with simplicity and depth. We spent time outside in the garden observing the natural environment, using our senses as an observational tool.

Limericks, on the other hand, are known for their playful nature and humour. They follow a specific rhyme scheme (AABBA) and typically feature five lines. Limericks are often light-hearted and witty, making them very fun to read and write.

Lastly, Found Poetry is a creative form that involves repurposing existing texts to create something new. This could involve rearranging words from a newspaper article, book, or any other written material to craft a poem with a unique meaning and tone. In Māhutonga, we used an old copy of 'Matilda' and 'Little Women' to create 'Blackout Poetry'. We looked for 'golden nugget' words and built our poetry around these rich words. We published our poems onto A3 paper which looks great (but it took us a long time to 'black out'!)

Happy writing!