A haiku remains reserved for those special moments in life when you want to examine the very nature of existence, from a church bell ringing out in the night to the staggering moment you realize he loves you. However, the same tiny moments in time are still captured in a very colorful and enlightened manner. More recently, poets like Jack Kerouac paved the way for a freer rhythm in haiku.
These master poets contemplated small snippets of time, used imagery in their language, and sought out a sense of enlightenment in their prose. While master poets in the 1800s, such as Issa, wrote their haiku in the traditional 5-7-5 pattern - if read in Japanese - the premise was still the same as it is today. Isn't it wonderful to know that such a rich tradition has lasted the test of time? The evolution of haiku might be perceived as a natural process, like anything else in life, but a dedication to its authenticity has preserved its core principles.
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