There are poets and visionaries—souls who write to reveal the truth hidden in the ordinary, not to get praise. One such person was Nick Virgilio. One of the founders  of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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