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 […]

Poetry Teaching for Camden Schools

Warren Longmire, Curriculum Creator After teaching short-form poetry classes at the Salvation Army Kroc Center in 2023, we’re thrilled to launch a free, six-week short-form poetry program for 6th graders […]

Scholarship Contest

Attention teachers and students interested in our Haiku Society of America Virgilio scholarship contest: We have just posted to our YouTube channel a workshop led by Tom Painting on writing […]