Celebrate National Poetry Month with a Haiku Poem
Springtime Melodies
Haiku by Bette A. Stevens from MY MAINE, Haiku through the Seasons
Sunbeams composing
Springtime melodies, humming
Tapping to the tunes
April is a perfect month to get outdoors and get inspired. As a former teacher (grades four through eight), I know that kids of all ages love writing poetry and they enjoy illustrating their poems too. It’s simple and it’s so much fun to tell a story in the three short lines of Haiku. You’ll find a link to some great poetry writing tips at the end of this post. Of course, you’re not limited to writing one haiku poem—you can write as many stanzas as you wish. Give it a try!
Grab the kids, take out your pens, head into the great outdoors and get inspired!
~Bette A. Stevens, Maine author/illustrator
- Check out more of Bette’s haiku poems inside MY MAINE, Haiku through the Seasons here. The collection includes the author’s 150 haiku poems, along with 49 of her photographs and illustrations. Travel through Maine’s four seasons and discover state symbols and interesting facts about The Pine Tree State with the author.
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: an unrhymed verse form of Japanese origin having three lines containing usually five, seven, and five syllables respectively; also : a poem in this form usually having a seasonal reference.
Discover more about how to write haiku and other poetry
- More tips for children and adults from Bette A. Stevens on writing poetry https://4writersandreaders.com/2016/10/19/have-fun-writing-haiku-get-the-kids-writing-too/
Comments on: "#NationalPoetryMonth: Write a Spring Haiku & Get the Kids Writing Too!" (51)
Lovely Haiku from your adorable poetry book, My Maine, Bette! Happy spring to you. The photo of daffodils brings a spring breeze to me.
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Thank you, dear Miriam. ❤ Sending lots of love your way… Happy Spring! xxo
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Thank you, Bette! 💖🌼
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Just beautiful, Bette. Toni x
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Thanks so much for your lovely note and continued support, Toni. ❤ xo
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This is wonderful, Bette! Happy spring to you. 😀
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Thanks, dear Jennie! 💞 Happy Spring! xoxo
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Happy spring, Bette! 💕
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Happy National Poetry Month. I’m a fan of the haiku 🙂
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Thanks, Denise. ❤ HAPPY SPRING! XO
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I am a BIG fan of your haikus, Betty, especially about my favorite state!
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Ever thanks for your lovely note and awesome support, Noelle! ❤ Sending lots of love from me and our glorious Pine Tree State! 🌲
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I love your haikus, Bette. They always make me smile.
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Hi Bette, this is a gorgeous haiku. I loved your poetry book.
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Thanks so much, dear Robbie! 💞 Your sweet note and awesome support are so appreciated, my talented friend. xo
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Love the beautiful flowers. Yellow is such a happy color.
I’ve not good at haiku or poems. Not in my wheelhouse.
Have a fabulous day and week, Bette. Big hug. ♥
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Very interesting and lovely Haiku, Bette and spring brings in much happiness and joy.
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Thank youj, dear Kamal. ❤ Blessings and love, my friend… xo
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You are always welcome dear Bette. Lots of love and blessings to you too 😊🤗🤗💕
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Happy spring Bette! Spring melodies are awesome! 🥰
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I love your Haiku! I’ve only written one, but am working on another. They aren’t the easiest for me to figure out and get right.
Yours is wonderful!
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Thanks, Kymber. ❤ Wonderful that you are getting into haiku. There is no right or wrong…just have fun and keep writing! xo
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Happy spring, Bette, and I love your springtime haiku! I shared – https://amanpan.com/2022/04/04/sharing-national-poetry-month-with-bette-stevens/
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Thanks so much, dear Eugenia. So appreciate you! 💞 Hugs & Happy Spring, my friend! xo
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My pleasure, Bette! xo
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This is great, Bette. I love writing poetry, including haiku, with kids.
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Thanks so much for joining the celebration, Norah. I’m wth you all the way–reading and writing poetry with kids and getting them out in nature to explore are foundational to literacy. Kids love it and so do I! ❤ I love your blog and all of the wonderful literacy resources you offer children, educators and families.
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Thank you for your kind words of support, Bette. Yes, we share that love of poetry and literacy, especially sharing the joy with children.
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Oh, I love your springtime Haiku, Bette! Beautiful and uplifting 💕🙂
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So glad you stopped by to help us celebrate, Harmony! ❤ xo
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You are ever the inspiration! ❤
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And you, the encourager! ❤ . Thanks and hugs, dear Annette. xx
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Such a lovely idea! Your haiku is beautiful, as is springtime! Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks, Jan! A great time to get inspired… Happy Spring! ❤ xo
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Welcome, spring!
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Loving it! Thanks for dropping by to help us celebrate, Becky. ❤ xo
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A very cheerful haiku with promises of daffodils to come!
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“Yay!” Green, green leaves are shouting from the walkway… Happy April, Liz. Thanks so much for stopping by to celebrate. xo
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How lovely! I feel like spring has come!
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A most magnificient, magical thing.. Thanks for helping us celebrate spring! ❤ xo
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Love your Haiku Bette! So apropo.
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Thanks so much for your visit and lovely note, Cindy. Most of our snow has disappeared and leaves and leaf buds are singing spring’s song! Have a beautiful week, my friend.
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Beautiful haiku, Bette. I love it and the photo that accompanies it. 💗
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Thanks for stopping by to help us celebrate, Gwen. ❤ Hugs & Happy Spring!
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I love your springtime haiku, Bette!
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Thanks so much, Priscilla. ❤ Happy Spring, my friend! xo
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Your haiku is special for spring. I may try my hand at another one, my favorite verse form. Thank you, Bette!
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Thanks, Marian. ❤ Happy Spring & Happy Writing, my friend!
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I love writing poetry, haiku is so enjoyable.
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I’m right there with you! Thanks so much for stopping by to visit and comment. 🙂
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