Haiku is the sole form of poetry that makes nature into a spiritual journey. Originating in Japan, Haiku emphasizes being in the moment. Traditional Haiku uses seventeen syllables (5-7-5). However, we'll see that contemporary Haiku is a little more free form in style. In this course the instructor will share nature images so that participants can try their hand at composing Haiku poems while in class. It will be a relaxed atmosphere to maximize the fun and enjoyment of writing Haiku poems. This class is online via Zoom.
The course text is Seeds from a Birch Tree by Clark Strand.
Instructor Robert Stahl has taught previous poetry classes on Rumi, Hafez, Emily Dickinson, Rilke, and Mary Oliver in the Seattle-area. He has also lived and taught in Japan.