Modern Haiku is an independent Haiku and Haiku Studies journal, based in the United States. Its first issue appeared in 1969, making it, as of 2021, the longest-running haiku journal outside of Japan.[1][2][3][4][5] Throughout its history, it has featured many of the most prominent poets working within the haiku form and has been described as "a premier publication for haiku poets around the world" and "the equivalent of Poetry magazine for the haiku world."[1][6] A 2019 Paris Review article noted it is "widely considered the preeminent organ of English-language haiku and haiku-related art."[7] It was founded by Kay Mormino, and is currently under the editorship of Paul Miller.[8]
Journal philosophy
editModern Haiku publishes haiku that do not always adhere to the 5-7-5 format, and considers syllable or line count "not vital in contemporary English-language haiku."[9] According to Modern Haiku, "good haiku avoid subjectivity; intrusions of the poet’s ego, views, or values; and displays of intellect, wit, and facility with words."[9]
References
edit- ^ a b Kacian, Jim (April 30, 2020). "Charles Trumbull — Touchstone Distinguished Books Award Winner 2019". The Haiku Foundation.
- ^ "American Haiku Archives Honorary Curator Charles Trumbull". www.americanhaikuarchives.org.
- ^ "Haiku Diction: The use of words in haiku". New Zealand Poetry Society. 2019-03-22. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ^ Burleigh, David (2004-05-16). "Spring, summer, fall and winter haiku". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ^ "Modern Haiku". Poets & Writers. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ^ Rossiter *, Charles (2004-03-01). "Haiku: there's more than meets the eye". Journal of Poetry Therapy. 17 (1): 45–48. doi:10.1080/08893670410001698550. ISSN 0889-3675.
- ^ Madrid, Anthony (April 24, 2019). "Waterman Redux". Paris Review.
- ^ "Modern Haiku Editorial Staff". www.modernhaiku.org. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
- ^ a b "Modern Haiku Submission Guidelines and Policies". www.modernhaiku.org.