Haiku poems chart flowers appearing earlier and species retreating to the margins. Haiku has captured the essence of seasons for centuries – new poems contain a trace of climate change Home ...

“Haiku poets are challenged to convey a vivid message in only 17 syllables,” says teacher.scholastic.com. “In Japan these poems are valued for their simplicity, openness, depth and lightness.” ...

Flowers and phone calls are OK on Mother's Day, ... Starting Wednesday and running through Sunday, we are encouraging readers to submit haiku poems related to moms.

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 ...