Quicksilver: the chronicles of a newcomer to the art of haiku Quicksilver Hg2 One Step At A Time: Learning About Haiku By Laura Sherman I had originally thought that syllable count was the driving force behind haiku, but after studying…
Essences explores the roots of the "haiku movement" in North America .................................................................................................................................................................................... Essence #3 (part 2) By Carmen Sterba Carmen Sterba's Interview with Cor van den Heuvel 〜Part 2 of 3〜 Carmen Sterba: How much were you influenced by Jack…
the blogspot for The Haiku Foundation's academic journal Juxtapositions: A Journal of Haiku Poetics & Culture (JUXTA) 2nd POSITION .................................................................................................................................................................................. Here’s an opening salvo for one of the lead pieces in the first issue. It should inspire debate over just…
haiku presented with commentary by the Yuki Teikei Society for discussion  young leaf #1 By Patricia Machmiller & Jerry Ball untouched by words the spring moon pauses between pines Carolyn Thomas jb: In this haiku we have a moment…
young leaves (introduction) At the invitation of The Haiku Foundation, the Yuki Teikei Haiku Society will present on a regular basis a haiku with commentary from two of its senior members, Jerry Ball and Patricia Machmiller. The Yuki Teikei Haiku…
For centuries now, Japanese haiku poets have been seeking out teachers to help them with their haiku composition. Since before Bashō’s time, groups have been founded around one poet/personality and their particular style of writing. Disciples and followers were created,…
Introducing Quicksilver Quicksilver is a column on troutswirl, the blog for The Haiku Foundation, devoted to showcasing the questions, ideas, and evolution of a beginner to the art of haiku, Laura Sherman. Each installment will feature some of Laura’s new…
the blogspot for The Haiku Foundation's academic journal Juxtapositions: A Journal of Haiku Poetics & Culture (JUXTA) 1st POSITION The Problem by Philip Rowland The problem: “haiku writing is a practice that’s easy to take up, but very difficult to…
POSITIONS is a section of the blog for The Haiku Foundation’s haiku academic journal Juxtapositions: A Journal of Haiku Poetics & Culture (JUXTA), edited by Tom D’Evelyn. The space will be used for updates and topics related to the journal.…
Looking for an Assistant Web Administrator The Haiku Foundation is looking for an assistant web administrator who is capable of assuming responsibility for the THF site within six months. This person will work with me and the rest of the…
addressing the psychological aspect of literary craft as it applies to haiku and senryu Headset (((three))) Even More Mood: Wabi, Sabi, Empty BY Paul Watsky an empty elevator opens closes —Jack Cain (The Haiku Anthology, p. 21. All poems quoted…
Sails is a section of troutswirl that is devoted to presenting questions for discussion and debate on the nature and possibilities of haiku. Sails is overseen by Peter Yovu. For an introduction to this section, see Sails. . . .…
Essences began as a column written by Carmen Sterba in the North American Post in Seattle, WA, a bilingual newspaper in Japanese and English. Its purpose is to go back to the roots of the "haiku movement" in North America:…
The Haiku Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the HaikuNow! International Haiku Contest 2010. 1st Prize (Traditional) war memorial the shine on a bronze soldier from so many hands —Cherie Hunter Day — 1st Prize (Contemporary) distant…
Periplum is a section that is devoted to 20th and 21st century haiku from around the world. Periplum is overseen by David G. Lanoue. For an introduction to this section, see Periplum. Periplum #9: Chie Aiko BY David G. Lanoue…
Sails is a section of troutswirl that is devoted to presenting questions for discussion and debate on the nature and possibilities of haiku. Sails is overseen by Peter Yovu. For an introduction to this section, see Sails. . . .…
The submission deadline for the 1st HaikuNow! International Haiku Contest has Now! officially passed. Thanks to everyone who participated. We received nearly 2000 entries! We've now begun the process of selecting the winners for the three categories: Traditional, Contemporary, and…
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SEND IN YOUR SUBMISSION/S FOR the HaikuNow! International Haiku Contest 2010. Traditional? Contemporary? Innovative? Get 'em in! Go HERE for all the details. Good luck!