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How to Write a Haiku Poem

Posted: 17 Apr 2019 05:00 PM PDT

A haiku (俳句 high-koo) is a short three-line poem that uses sensory language to capture a feeling or image. Haiku poetry was originally developed by Japanese poets. They are often inspired by nature, a moment of beauty, or poignant experience. To write a haiku, start by brainstorming ideas for the poem. Then, write the poem with strong details and detailed imagery. Make sure you polish the haiku and listen to how it sounds out loud so it is at its best.

EditSteps

EditSample Haiku

EditBrainstorming Ideas for the Haiku

  1. Go for a walk in nature. Many haikus are inspired by objects in the natural world, such as trees, rocks, mountains, and flowers. To get ideas for your poem, take a walk in a park nearby or go for a hike in the woods. Head to a mountain trail or a body of water like a river, lake, or beach. Spend some time in nature and observe it so you can get ideas for the poem.[1]
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    • If you can't go outside for a walk in an area with nature, try looking at nature photographs and art in books or online. Find a particular nature scene or object in nature like a tree or flower that inspires you.
  2. Focus on a season or seasonal event. Haikus can also be about a season, such as fall, spring, winter, or summer. You can also focus on a natural event that happens at a certain time of year, such as the blooming of the cherry blossom trees in your neighborhood or the salmon run in the river near your house.[2]
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    • Seasonal haikus often focus on a specific detail about the season, naming the season in the poem. Writing about a season can be a fun way for you to describe a particular detail you love about that time of year.
  3. Choose a person or object as your subject. Haikus do not all have to be about nature or the seasons. You can also choose a particular person or object as inspiration for the poem. Maybe you want to write a funny haiku about your dog. Or perhaps you want to write a thoughtful haiku about your childhood toy.[3]
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    • Try to only focus on one person or one object in the poem. Haikus are short and you may not have enough space in three lines to write every thought you have about the person or object.
  4. Read examples of a haiku. To get a better sense of the genre, read haikus that are well known and considered good examples of the form. You can find examples in books or online. Read haikus that are about nature and other subjects. You may read:[4]
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    • Haikus by the Japanese poet Matsuo Basho.
    • Haikus by the Japanese poet Yosa Buson.
    • Haikus by the Japanese poet Tagami Kikusha.[5]
    • Haikus by American poet Richard Wright.
  5. Focus on an event in your past or something that is troubling you. Try finding a resemblance to nature or a metaphor that expresses your feelings shortly. An example may look like this:
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    • Boom, boom, boom, bam, bam!
    • My head is a battleground
    • With countless outbursts

EditWriting the Haiku

  1. Follow the line and syllable structure of a haiku. Haikus follow a strict form: three lines, with a 5-7-5 syllable structure. That means the first line will have five syllables, the second line will have seven syllables, and the last line will have five syllables.[6]
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    • The poem will have a total of seventeen syllables. To count syllables in a word, place your hand under your chin. Then, say the word. Every time your chin touches your hand, this is one syllable.
    • A haiku does not have to rhyme or follow a certain rhythm as long as it adheres to the syllable count.
  2. Describe the subject with sensory detail. Haikus are meant to give the reader a brief sense of the subject using the senses. Think about how your subject smells, feels, sounds, tastes, and looks. Describe the subject using your senses so it comes alive for your reader and feels powerful on the page.[7]
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    • For example, you may write about the "musky scent of the pine needles" or the "bitter taste of the morning air."
    • If you are writing a haiku about a particular subject, such as your dog, you may describe the "clacking of its nails on the tile" or the "damp fur of wet dog."
  3. Use concrete images and descriptions. Avoid abstract or vague descriptions. Instead, go for concrete images that are easy for the reader to visualize. Rather than using metaphor or simile, try describing the subject with details that are particular and unique.[8]
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    • Avoid wordy descriptions or elaborate language. Try using simple language so you can stick to the syllable count required for a haiku.
    • Do not use cliches, or phrases that have become so familiar they lose their meaning. Instead, go for images and descriptions that feel unique.
    • For example, you may write, "Fall leaves brush the road" or "Dog chases a bright blue bird."
  4. Write the poem in the present tense. Give the haiku immediacy by using the present tense, rather than the past tense. Using the present tense can also make your lines simple and easy to follow.[9]
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  5. End with a surprising last line. A good haiku will have an ending line that is intriguing and leaves the reader hanging. It may leave the reader with a surprising last image or reflect on the previous two lines in a surprising way.[10]
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    • For example, the haiku by Japanese poet Kobayashi Issa has a surprising last line: "Everything I touch/with tenderness, alas/pricks like a bramble."[11]

EditPolishing the Haiku

  1. Read the haiku out loud. Once you have a draft of the haiku done, read it aloud several times. Listen to how the haiku sounds. Make sure each line flows easily into one another and that the lines follow the 5-7-5 syllable count. The haiku should sound natural when read aloud.[12]
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    • If you notice any awkward or choppy lines, adjust them so they sound smooth. Replace any words that are too long or complicated. Make sure the haiku sounds pleasant when read aloud.
  2. Show the haiku to others. Get feedback from others about the haiku. Ask friends, family members, and peers what they think of the haiku. Pose questions about whether the haiku embodies a moment in nature or a season.
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    • If you wrote a haiku about a particular subject or object, ask others if they think the haiku does a good job of exploring it.
  3. Center the haiku on the page when it's done. Place the haiku in the center of the page and center the lines so it forms a diamond shape. This is how haikus are traditionally formatted.[13]
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    • You can also add a short title at the top of the haiku, such as "Autumn" or "Dog." Avoid long, wordy titles.
    • Many haikus do not have titles. It is not absolutely necessary that you title your haiku poem.

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How to Cook Banana

Posted: 17 Apr 2019 09:00 AM PDT

Bananas are often thought to be a boring fruit that you can only peel and eat raw. There are a variety of ways you can spice up and enhance the flavor of the fruit by cooking it. You can add different ingredients to the banana to enhance its flavor or you can add it to another meal. The best ways to cook your banana are by pan-frying it, baking it in an oven, or microwaving it.

EditIngredients

EditPan-Fried Bananas

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or butter
  • 2 tablespoons of honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon of salt

Makes 2 servings

EditOven Baked Bananas

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • Soft brown sugar
  • of orange or lemon juice
  • Whipped cream

Makes 2 servings

EditMicrowaved Bananas

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • of honey
  • of lemon or lime juice

Makes 2 servings

EditSteps

EditPan-Frying Bananas

  1. Peel your bananas. Use recently ripened bananas with no black spots or bruising on the peel. To open the banana peel, pinch the end opposite the stem and pull it apart. It's much easier to open a peel this way. There's also a smaller chance of damaging the banana itself.

  2. Cut your bananas into thick slices. After you've peeled your bananas, slice them into thick segments with a knife. It can be quite tricky to slice a curved banana evenly but do your best to slice the bananas as evenly as possible.[1]

  3. Add your ingredients to a pan and heat the pan for 3 minutes. Put your honey, cinnamon, salt, oil or butter, into the pan and heat it so the oil or butter warms up. It's up to you what oil you want to use here. The best oils to use are coconut oil or butter.[2]

    • You can use any neutral oil in place of coconut oil or butter.
  4. Add the banana slices to the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. When the bananas start to get sticky and turn a brownish gold in color, the banana slices have started to caramelize. Frequently stir the bananas as they cook to prevent burning.[3]

    • The bananas are burning if they start to turn dark brown and lose their gold color.
    • Electric stoves are less powerful than gas stoves. Turn your electric stove to medium high heat. Gas stoves should work fine at medium heat.
  5. Remove your slices from the pan and serve. Once the bananas have caramelized, remove them from the pan and place them as a topping on another food or serve them as they are on a plate.[4]
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    • You can eat the caramelized bananas in a sandwich or on French toast.

EditBaking Your Bananas

  1. Preheat your oven to . If you have a gas oven, gas mark number 6 should preheat your gas oven to the same temperature. Preheating your oven to will ensure that your bananas are properly baked when they are placed in the oven.[5]
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  2. Place your unpeeled ripe bananas on a baking tray. It's vital for this method that you don't peel your bananas beforehand. Make sure the bananas aren't touching each other on the tray.[6]
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    • The peel acts as a coating and ensures that your bananas get well baked in the oven.
  3. Put the tray in the oven for 20 minutes. After the 20 minutes are up, take your bananas out of the oven using oven gloves. Lay the tray down for 1 minute to let the bananas cool down.[7]
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  4. Peel the bananas and sprinkle them with sugar and drizzle with juice. Peel the bananas while they're still hot. Lightly sprinkle the peeled bananas with your brown sugar. A quick sprinkle of your chosen juice should be enough to add some taste.[8]

    • Don't add more than of juice.
  5. Serve your bananas with whipped cream. Place your bananas on a plate and either spray the whipped cream on the side of the plate or on top of the bananas.[9]
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EditMicrowaving Your Bananas

  1. Peel and slice your bananas and place them into a bowl. Remove the peel by pinching the opposite side to the stem and peel the skin away. Slice your bananas into thick pieces.[10]
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  2. Add your honey and juice to the bowl. Pour all of your honey and either your lemon or lime juice to the bowl to enhance the flavor of the banana. Try to ensure that the honey and juice are evenly spread across all of the banana slices.[11]

    • You can use orange juice if you'd like. Be wary of the stark contrast in flavor between orange juice and the banana.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrapping and microwave it for 90 seconds. Make sure your bowl is suitable for microwaving. Put the microwave on at either medium or medium-high heat.[12]
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    • To find out if your bowl is safe for microwaving, check underneath the bowl for symbols with wavy lines. These symbols indicate that the bowl is safe to use in a microwave.
  4. Serve after allowing the dish to cool or serve hot. If you're serving the bananas hot, add some vanilla ice cream to the bowl to enhance the taste and provide a contrast to the heat.[13]

    • It's up to you what you add to the bowl. You can add roasted nuts, maple syrup, whatever you'd like to make it suit your tastes.

EditThings You'll Need

EditPan-Fried Bananas

  • A knife
  • A frying pan
  • A gas or electric stove

EditOven Baked Bananas

  • A gas or electric oven
  • A baking tray

EditMicrowaved Bananas

  • A microwave
  • A microwave-safe bowl
  • A knife
  • Plastic wrapping

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How to Dye Eggs with Cool Whip

Posted: 17 Apr 2019 01:00 AM PDT

Dyeing eggs with Cool Whip is a fun Easter activity the whole family can enjoy! These hard-boiled eggs are safe to eat and have beautiful, marbleized shells. Get started by placing the Cool Whip into a large baking dish and swirling through different food colorings. Then roll the hard-boiled eggs through the Cool Whip, coating each shell with a pretty pattern. Let the dye set, rinse off the Cool Whip, and enjoy the colorful eggs that look almost too good to eat!

EditIngredients

  • 1 tub of Cool Whip
  • 8-10 drops of 3 different food colorings
  • 12 eggs
  • of white vinegar

Makes 12 eggs

EditSteps

EditMarbleizing the Cool Whip

  1. Transfer 1 tub of Cool Whip into a large baking dish. Get a baking dish that is large enough for all of the Cool Whip and 12 eggs to fit into. Then open the tub and use a spoon to transfer the Cool Whip. Try to spread it out evenly over the baking dish.[1]

    • If you are unsure about what size baking dish to use, a pan works well.
    • Make sure that the dish you use has sides.
  2. Add 8-10 drops of 3 different food colorings to the Cool Whip. Use 1 food coloring at a time and spread the drops out across the pan. Try to get even spacing between each drop of food coloring.[2]

    • If you are having trouble choosing colors, stick to either warm colors like red, yellow, and orange, or cool colors like green, blue, and violet for the best results.[3]
  3. Swirl the food coloring through the Cool Whip to create a marble effect. Place the tip of the toothpick into the center of each drop of food coloring. Gently draw the toothpick out through the Cool Whip to spread the colors, creating a bright and colorful marbleized look. Be careful not to mix the colors too much, as this can make the Cool Whip look muddy.[4]

    • Try making straight lines, zigzags, and spirals with the toothpick.
    • Alternatively, you can use a spoon or a skewer instead of a toothpick.

EditBoiling and Dyeing the Eggs

  1. Hard boil 12 eggs on the stovetop. Place the eggs into a large pot and fill it with water. Cover the pot with a lid, adjust the temperature to moderate, and wait until the water begins to boil. When the water starts boiling, turn off the heat, and leave the eggs resting on the element for approximately 15 minutes. Then drain all of the hot water out of the pot and replace it with cold water so that the eggs can cool.[5]

    • Don't peel the eggs once they are boiled.
  2. Let the eggs soak in white vinegar for 3 minutes. White vinegar is the key to setting the dye and creating vibrant, colorful eggs! Place the 12 hard-boiled eggs into a large bowl and pour in of white vinegar. After 3 minutes, remove the eggs using a spoon and dry each one with a paper towel.[6]

    • The acidic nature of the white vinegar slightly dissolves the eggshells, which means that the dye sets in better.
    • Try not to leave the eggs in the white vinegar for over 3 minutes, as the shells may begin to break.
  3. Place the eggs into the baking dish. Use a spoon to transfer the eggs into the baking dish with the marbleized Cool Whip. Spread the eggs out evenly around the dish so that each one has room to move.[7]

  4. Roll the eggs in the baking dish to dye the shells. Gently nudge each egg with a spoon to rotate it through the Cool Whip so that all parts of the eggshell get submerged and will be dyed. You can use your hands instead of a spoon if you prefer.[8]

    • Try not to rotate each egg more than once through the Cool Whip, as the colors might mix too much and become muddy.
  5. Let the eggs rest in the Cool Whip for 30-45 minutes. Set a timer and wait for the dye to set into the eggs. The longer the eggs are in the Cool Whip, the brighter and more vibrant the colors will be![9]

    • Don't leave the eggs in the Cool Whip for over 45 minutes, as they may begin to spoil.
    • If you want duller tones, only let the eggs sit in the Cool Whip for 30 minutes.

EditRemoving the Cool Whip and Storing the Eggs

  1. Rinse each egg under running water to remove the Cool Whip. Use a spoon to remove the eggs from the baking dish. Hold each egg under the running water and rotate it to make sure that all of the Cool Whip comes off.[10]

    • Wear gloves if you don't want to get food coloring on your hands.
    • Alternatively, you can simply wipe away the Cool Whip using paper towels.
  2. Dry the eggs on a paper towel. Hold each egg and gently blot away any excess water. Don't worry if you notice some dye coming off the eggs, as this is normal and doesn't change the coloring.[11]

    • Avoid using a tea towel in case it gets stained from the food coloring.
  3. Keep the dyed eggs in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. If you aren't going to eat the eggs straight away, keep them in the refrigerator to make sure that they stay fresh. This means that you can prepare the dyed eggs well in advance if you need to.[12]

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EditTips

  • Eggs that have been dyed with Cool Whip make fantastic Easter treats.[13]

EditWarnings

  • While you can dye the eggs with shaving cream instead, this isn't recommended as the eggs won't be edible. Cool Whip is just as effective and it means that the eggs are safe to consume![14]

EditThings You'll Need

  • Large baking dish or pan with sides
  • Toothpick, skewer, or spoon
  • Large pot with lid
  • Large bowl
  • Spoon
  • Timer
  • Gloves (optional)
  • Paper towels

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