Japanese verse form is a type of poetry that has been around for centuries. It consists of three main forms: HAIKU, hokku, and tanka. HAIKU is a three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable structure. Hokku is the first line of a HAIKU and has a 5-7-5 syllable structure. Tanka is a five-line poem with a 5-7-5-7-7 syllable structure. All three forms are used to express emotions and ideas in a concise and meaningful way.