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	Haiku is a Japanese poem. Each poem has three lines. The first and third lines have five syllables and the second line has seven syllables. These Haiku poems were written by my wonderful class. After you read them, count the syllables in each line. See if the first line and the third are the same and the middle is longer!       - Mrs. "O"

Come see me in France and please ask me for a franc not for a dollar!!! by Nathan H. In Denmark there are no commercials on TV or on radio! by Matt H. Egypt is found on The continent of Africa and has pyramids!!! by David N. In China, see the Great Wall and before your eyes will appear a dragon you will fear! by Spencer B. From a beautiful mountain high in the sky, I can see Germany! by Brenna S. One day in ancient Greece the Greeks held contests and games; these were the first Olympics! by Anthony M. India is on the continent of Asia; the first word spoken there was "OM"! by David R. Ireland is called the "Emerald Isle" because it is so very green! by AnneMarie M.

Israel found in the Middle East has money called shekels and pounds! by Luke H. Most sports in Italy are: basketball, soccer, high jumping and bowling too! by Victoria B. Japan is an island country off the coast of the continent of Asia. by Gabrielle A. A mountain in Kenya on the equator can make a person freeze to death! by Tamar H. Korea is on the continent of Asia; it's very humid! by Courtney B. London is famous for the Crown Jewels and also for the Underground. by Rebecca M. Pakistan on the equator is so hot that they call it "Hot Land"! by Ashely F. Spain has lots of rocky mountains and is found on the continent of Europe. by Emma P.

Gilbert Linkous Elementary        GLE Poetry

Last modified on April 8, 1997.