A poetic writing style that is Japanese in origin. Haikus first emerged in Japanese writing during the 17th century. Traditional haikus are written with 3 lines. The three lines follow a syllable structure of 5 - 7 - 5.

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The subjects of haikus are generally anything that can be observed in nature, even though there are exceptions to this definition that exist in Japanese literature.

Subjects

With the dawn of modern writing conventions, haikus do not have to strickly be 5 - 7 - 5 in its syllable structure, even though many writers still use this format.Subjects do not have to strickly be about observing nature. There are many acceptable exceptions that can be found in modern writing, including subjects like self awarness, inanimate objects, ephemeral objects, emotions, etc.

Modern Interpretation

Here is an example from my writings, observing stars at night: Watching from afarBright souls dancing in darknessA new star appears

Example

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Reading & Writing

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Society, Arts & Culture

What is a haiku?

1 . The art of war is of vital importance to the state.

The Art Of War - Laying Plans

2. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or ruin. Hence it is s subject of inquiry which can no account be neglected.

3 . The art of war, then, is governed by five constant factors, to be taken into account in one's deliberations, when seeking to determine the conditions obtaining in the field.

The Art of War is an enduring classic that holds a special place in the culture and history of East Asia. An ancient Chinese text on the philosophy and politics of warfare and military strategy, the treatise was written in 6th century B.C. by a warrior-philosopher now famous all over the world as Sun Tzu. Sun Tzu's teachings remain as relevant to leaders and strategists today as they were to rulers and military generals in ancient times. Divided into thirteen chapters and written succinctly, The Art of War is a must-read for anybody who works in a competitive environment.

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Books

"There's not a dated maxim or vague prescription in it." — Newsweek Regarded as the world's oldest military treatise, this compact volume has instructed officers and tacticians for more than 2,000 years. From its origins in China, The Art of War traveled the world to inform the strategies of Napoleon and World War II generals. More recently, it has taken on a new life as a guide to competing successfully in business, law, and sports. All of The Art of War's concepts retain their value to modern readers, from the prudence of circumventing a strong opponent and taking advantage of a weak one to the wisdom of preparedness and flexibility. Other topics include strategy, tactics, maneuvering, communications, the treatment of soldiers, and the worth of well-trained officers. History enthusiasts, business thought leaders, and anyone intrigued by competition and rivalry will appreciate this elegant edition of the classic work.

Sun Tzu (孫子; pinyin: Sūnzǐ) is a honorific title bestowed upon Sūn Wu (孫武 c. 544-496 BC), the author of The Art of War (孫子兵法), an immensely influential ancient Chinese book on military strategy. Sun Tzu believed in the use of the military sciences to effect outcomes that would result in peace.In the author's name, Sūn Wu, the character wu, meaning "military", is the same as the character in wu shu, or martial art. Sun Wu also has a courtesy name, Chang Qing (Cháng Qīng).

What is a haiku?

The Art of War

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