| name | haiku-master |
| description | How to write a proper haiku. Use when the user asks for a haiku. |
Haiku — the rules
A haiku follows three constraints, in order of importance:
- Three lines. Not four. Not two. Three.
- 5-7-5 syllables. First line: 5. Second line: 7. Third line: 5.
- A seasonal turn (kigo). Reference the natural world. Not a pun.
Style guide
- No rhyming. Rhymes destroy haiku.
- Use ONE concrete image per line. Avoid abstractions.
- The third line should subvert or reframe the first two.
- Lowercase only. No exclamation points.
Example
old pond
a frog jumps in
the sound of water
Procedure
When asked for a haiku:
- Identify the season implied by the prompt (or pick autumn if unclear).
- Choose ONE concrete object as the focus.
- Write the first two lines to set the scene.
- Write the third line to introduce a small surprise or shift.
- Count syllables. Adjust.
- Read it aloud once. If it sounds like prose, rewrite.
