*Objection to the above sample: “No matter what you were taught in 11th grade English, the poems [haiku] do not have to be three lines of five-syllable, seven-syllable, five-syllable form. There ...

A successful haiku could be described as a half-finished poem. Originating in Japan in the 17th century, the haiku uses a combination of sensory language, seasonal references, a sense of contrast and ...

John J. Dunphy, owner of Second Reading Book Shop in Alton, Ill., loves to write haiku, a traditional Japanese form of poetry.

Japan's love for baseball has translated into an art form: baseball haiku. Cor Van den Heuvel has edited a new anthology called Baseball Haiku, including a poem by Jack Kerouac.

Can you write a haiku about spring? Sure you can! Here are the details, which are simple indeed. The deadline is Monday to share your haiku and a photo at news@sosalem.com ...

Can you write a haiku about spring? Sure you can! Here are the details, which are simple indeed. The deadline is Monday to share your haiku and a photo at news@sosalem.com.

Japan's love for baseball has translated into an art form: baseball haiku. Cor Van den Heuvel has edited a new anthology called Baseball Haiku, including a poem by Jack Kerouac.

Two weeks ago today, we announced our 2nd Annual "Hooray for Spring!" Haiku Contest. And 222 of you responded.

Realise your freedom / For joy of ecstasy - the bliss / To uncoil, spring forth ...

Todd Moe visits a spiritual care program at a nursing home in Kingston, Ontario, where the power of poetry is making connections with seniors. It’s haiku that inspires and comforts people with ...