Haiku originated in the 1600's in Japan but remains widely read today. In fact, its concision and brevity lend themselves to today’s life. In this class, we will learn the history and various forms of haiku. We will read traditional haiku and examples from today, including the contemporary journal Modern Haiku. You will come away with a better understanding and appreciation of haiku, as well as a batch of your own finely tuned haiku.