a haiku, aside from the syllable strucutre, captures a fleeting moment that tends to focus on simple, sensory imagery. haiku evoke sudden insight or emotion, and they frequently juxtpose two images with a cutting word.

children frolick in

mud and dirt and dismay--

alone in song, together interrupeted

sun hides--

blanketed by the moon

and casting their hue

toes stretch out straight

but stop just short of the wall

yawns of feet tired of shoes