Create Haiku
Compose traditional or modern haiku that capture a fleeting moment. Perfect for calendars, social media posts, meditation content, or literary projects.
Prompt template
Create a collection of [COUNT] haiku on the theme of [THEME]. **Context / Season / Mood:** [CONTEXT] **Style:** [STYLE] (traditional Japanese with kigo, or modern/western) Formal requirements (traditional): - Line 1: 5 syllables - Line 2: 7 syllables - Line 3: 5 syllables - Include a kigo (seasonal reference) where possible - Use kireji (cut/pause) between two images or thoughts Content principles: - Capture a single, fleeting moment — not a whole story. - Concrete, sensory images over abstract statements. - A tension between two contrasting images (juxtaposition). - The final line should deliver a quiet revelation or surprise. - Avoid sentimentality and direct emotion-naming: show, don't tell. Modern variation (if desired): - Syllable structure may be loosened, but brevity and directness remain. - Urban, technological, or contemporary motifs are welcome. Present each haiku numbered with an optional brief title and a syllable analysis in parentheses.
Replace placeholders in [square brackets]: [COUNT][THEME][CONTEXT][STYLE]
How to use this template
Copy the prompt, replace the placeholders in square brackets with your details and paste it into the AI assistant of your choice. The more precise your details, the better the result.
Tips for better results
- Provide a concrete sensory perception as the starting point (smell, sound, light)
- Request both traditional and modern variants for comparison
- Have a haiku rewritten as an illustrative image-prompt for AI art
- Ask for the Japanese cultural equivalent for added context
Suitable open models
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