Short
Haiku is often called "one breath poetry" because the poem is so short that it can be said in one breath.
Brevity is an essential element of haiku. Avoid unnecessary words (adjectives, adverbs). Make every word count. Some people say ten words are often enough to write a haiku.
Be specific. "A flower" is nice, but if you write "a red tulip", people will see the image better.
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