Volume I, Number 1: September, 1999
Volume Information
Philosophy
As editor of this journal my intention is to present haiku in which the outward form of each poem has been determined by two important elements. The primary element is the poetic experience, faithfully and uniquely evoked in words. The second element helps to shape the first; it is the poet’s knowledge and respect for traditional haiku values. When well balanced these elements result in work that is distinctively and unmistakably haiku.
“Poetic experiences” are those which inspire us to express ourselves creatively. “Haiku values” are the traditional underpinnings, both Japanese and Western, by which haiku sensibility has evolved into what it is today, and which will continue to shape haiku traditions in the future. There are many ideals equated with each of the various haiku forms. No one poem can embody all, or even a majority of these ideals. Each of us must decide for ourselves what is important in the writing and appreciating of haiku. To help you decide whether or not to submit your work, I’d like you to know the qualities I regard as important to haiku.
Staff
Christopher Herold, editor
Technical Note
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