A Haiku is a short poem of Japanese origin. From Merriam-Webster:
Pronunciation: 'hI-(")k¸
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural haiku
Etymology: Japanese
Date: 1902
: an unrhymed verse form of Japanese origin having three lines containing usually 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively"
An example:
If you think that I
lack the skill to write Haiku,
then you can bite me.
And another:
I've posted them now;
Spread them around if you want.
But please don't flame me.
That's right... the Inspirational Haiku for a Recessed Economy is now online. Please check it out, and tell me what you think.