yellow jasmine -
the blackbird on a post
keeps her song to herself
(Modern Haiku 52.3, Autumn 2021)
The shortest and one of the oldest poetry forms in the world, haikai can conjure up a vivid picture with just a few words.
This beginners’ workshop opens with a short history of this wonderful form (which originated in Japan in the 17th century). You will learn key tips and techniques for writing traditional nature haiku, and Maeve will lead a composition stroll ( ginko ) around Merrion Square to help you find inspiration in the beautiful surroundings of the park.
Maeve O’Sullivan’s leads haiku workshops in various contexts, including libraries, festivals and schools. Her poetry and haikai have been widely published, anthologized, awarded and translated. She is the author of six collections from Alba Publishing, the latest being Where All Ladders Start (2024). She is a member of the British Haiku Society and the Irish Writers’ Centre.