Haiku, an ancient Japanese verse, has a set syllabic orientation. It is a difficult form of poetry because the "rules" are very strict. Haiku has 5 syllables in the first line, 7 in the second, and 5 again in the third line. In Japan, Haiku was written as a meditation on nature, and reflected on man's place in the ritual movement of the world. Every Haiku reflects a season, although the seasonal indications may be very obscure. For example, a poet might write about snow to indicate winter, or a flower to indicate spring.