How Camden Shaped Nick’s Haiku

New Jersey’s Camden. A city that had been a titan of shipbuilding and industry, more recently has endured great hardships. While it may seem like a place of suffering to […]
Why Nick’s Work Still Resonates

Words that will reverberate over time were once written by a quiet voice amid the busy streets of Camden, New Jersey. English language haiku pioneer Nick Virgilio captured the essence […]
Top Haiku Themes For Beginners

Starting a haiku writing journey is like opening a window to the subtle beauty of the world. Haiku’s straightforward structure—three lines with (or without) a 5-7-5 syllable pattern—offers novices a […]
Haiku Lesson Plans For Teachers

As teachers, we are always looking for new and creative ways to inspire our students’ creativity and critical thinking, and support attentiveness in this age of distraction. Poetry is an […]
Haiku Vs. Other Poetry Forms

A few words placed precisely properly have a very potent effect. You already understand why haiku is such a powerful form if you have ever read one that caused you […]
Common Haiku Writing Mistakes

Haiku might look simple—just three lines and a few syllables, right? But anyone who’s ever tried to write one knows the truth: haiku is a deceptively difficult art form. These […]
What Is Contemporary America Haiku?

In a time of constant scrolling, buzzing alerts, and limitless entertainment, it might be challenging to take a moment to simply feel. But what if that could be accomplished with […]