A Leap Year of Haiku

<p>The haiku emerged in Japanese literature during the 17<sup>th</sup> century. A poetic arrangement consisting of 17 syllables composed of three corresponding lines of 5 7 and 5 syllables. The original art form focused on the natural world. A number of the haiku in this collection stray from that tradition. Addressing a wide variety of subjects while maintaining at their core a desired emotional response. While I endeavored to write a haiku a day for 366 consecutive days my efforts were in vain. A haiku like every artistic creation will come in its time as did each in this collection. Nonetheless I hope you enjoy <em>A Leap Year of Haiku</em>.</p>