On Feb. 7, 2024, 1:27 p.m. hamed:
A Robaei and a Haiku are both types of short poems, but they have some differences in their origin, format, and content. Here are some of the main differences:
A Robaei is a type of Persian poetry that consists of four lines and follows a rhyme scheme of AABA1. A Haiku is a type of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines and follows a syllable pattern of 5-7-52.
A Robaei often expresses a complete thought or idea, while a Haiku often captures a single moment or image.
A Robaei can have any subject matter, while a Haiku typically focuses on nature or a season, and includes a kireji (a cutting word) and a kigo (a seasonal word).
A Robaei is influenced by the Persian culture and language, while a Haiku is influenced by the Japanese culture and language.
Here are some examples of a Robaei and a Haiku:
A Robaei by Omar Khayyam:
The worldly hope men set their hearts upon
Turns ashes - or it prospers; and anon,
Like snow upon the desert's dusty face,
Lighting a little hour or two - is gone.
A Haiku by Matsuo Basho:
An old silent pond...
A frog jumps into the pond,
splash! Silence again.