Those roaming the streets of downtown DC may have noticed some new additions to the neighborhood. Thanks to a recent area competition, 60 haiku poems, printed onto orange-and-yellow signs, are now on ...

Originally from Japan, the haiku has won appreciation around the world. This short form of poetry has its roots in earlier forms like waka and linked verse, but developed its own identity over ...

Shorter forms of poetry like limericks and haiku are not only fun to write, but they also have a long history. When poets don’t have many words, they have to think carefully about their choice of ...

Traffic warning street signs written as haiku are appearing on poles around the five boroughs, posted by the New York City Department of Transportation. The poems and accompanying artwork were created ...

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 ...

British football terrace culture has been blended with traditional Japanese literature by a Wolverhampton writer who has launched his first book. Matt Eccles has released his cheekily named book, Who ...