* Lyric Poetry: Lyric poetry focuses on expressing personal emotions, feelings, and thoughts. It's often characterized by a musical quality and a first-person perspective.
* Haiku: Haiku focuses on capturing a specific moment in nature, using vivid imagery and a specific syllable structure (5-7-5). While it can evoke feelings, its primary focus is on observation and capturing the essence of the natural world.
However, the lines blur a bit. Haiku can sometimes express emotions subtly through the imagery it uses.
Here's a way to think about it:
* Haiku: Like a snapshot of a beautiful scene, capturing a fleeting moment.
* Lyric Poetry: Like a heartfelt song, expressing a range of emotions.
So, while Haiku isn't *strictly* lyric poetry, it can share some characteristics with it.