Two images
A good haiku features two images. In English, sometimes the pause between the two images is marked by a dash or an ellipsis . . . But most of the time, there is a natural pause at the end of the line so you don't need to add any punctuation.
When choosing your two images, the more frequently used techniques are: comparison, contrast, association.
The juxtaposition of two images is the key to creating an element of surprise, the aha! moment that triggers emotions in the reader. A good haiku helps us see the world in a different view.
late for work --
cherry petals
in my hair
-- Jessica Tremblay
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