Globe — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Digital Communications classes at Globe High School recently participated in a haiku-writing activity. A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that is three lines long, and often focuses on nature. It follows a pattern of five syllables, seven syllables, and five syllables.

On April 4 and 5, approximately 35 students wrote haikus and drew pictures to go along with them. These are just a sample of some of the haikus written.

Freshman, Megan Zufelt: “Such a rainy day, the storm is getting bigger, finally it ends.”

Senior, Rakph Castaneda: “Haikus are easy, but sometimes they don’t make sense, refrigerator.”

Freshman, Jordyn Gibson: “I love to eat food, I can eat food all the time, I can’t wait to eat.”

Freshman, Haley James: “Nature speaks to us, but we abuse her spirit, may she forgive us.”

In addition to haiku, there are more than 50 types of poetry, including sonnets, free verse and ballads. National Poetry Month takes place each April and is a celebration of poetry. It was introduced in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States.

The students also will be participating in “Poem in Your Pocket Day” on April 27. On this day, people across North America will carry poems to share with others throughout the day.