Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry with this pattern:

• Line 1: 5 syllables
• Line 2: 7 syllables
• Line 3: 5 syllables

Most haiku are about nature or everyday life. Can you write one about hope?

Start by listing words that come to mind when you think about hope. Then arrange the words in three lines.

A haiku can tell a story:

• Line 1: Set the scene.
• Line 2: Express a feeling, make an observation, or describe an action.
• Line 3: Conclude.

Write your haiku on a ribbon in permanent marker. Attach your hopeful haiku to a tree or a houseplant for the duration of winter. Or, wrap it around the stems of fresh, dried, or cut-out paper flowers and hang the bouquet upside down.