Donald Keene's journey tracing the footsteps of haiku poet Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) in Basho's masterpiece "Oku no Hosomichi," which Keene later trans･･･ ...

A Haiku contest is a literary competition where participants submit haiku poems, a traditional Japanese form of poetry. Haiku are known for their simplicity, nature themes, and specific structure.

New poetry: The Keelie Hawk, poems written entirely in Scots, will delight and puzzle Reviews of new collections by Kathleen Jamie, Claudine Toutoungi, Pat Boran and Gustav Parker Hibbett Expand ...

The Law of Bees is a witty, exacting response to the Brehon Laws, “in law’s strict speech/they graze like cows, goats, sheep/their trespass can’t be a stampede./ nor a leaping nor a fording.” ...

Poems can invite us to appreciate the beauty around us, while motivating us to take action to protect it. Blossomise, a collection by the UK’s poet laureate Simon Armitage, celebrates the ...

How memorizing poetry can expand your life I was always a reluctant reader of poetry, but memorizing a poem every week gave me a new understanding of myself.

Haiku may shine a light on humans' relationship with insects Date: June 11, 2024 Source: Penn State Summary: Haiku poems have reflected humans' experiences in nature for hundreds of years ...

Finalists competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee for the championship trophy and a $50,000 prize. Follow along for the latest updates, words and the winner.

This haiku is great for spring, as rainy days can hamper outdoor adventures, but it is so needed for of Mother Earth’s creatures to survive and thrive. Rain means gloomy days ...

The sun’s rays beat down on the ground as the dancers flow forth in a gentle wave and bow to the audience. The dancers raise their arms and instruments to the sky. Their wooden sticks meet their drums ...

Together, we'll discover the power of mindfulness manifested through the art of poetry. 1. Morning Serenity Dew-kissed petals bloom, Sunrise whispers in the breeze, Peaceful dawn unfolds. As the ...

Haiku has captured the essence of seasons for centuries – new poems contain a trace of climate change Paul Chambers, PhD Candidate in Creative Writing, University of Bristol and Jasmin Kirkbride, ...