Poets to Share Haiku

    Haiku Society of America members will meet to share and critique participants’ poems, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11 at Winnetka Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Free and open to the public, pre-registration is required.

    Those who don’t have haiku to share may attend to listen and learn.

    Haiku is short meditative poetry that originated in Japan in the 1600s. It is gaining popularity worldwide in many languages. Often three lines, it has 17 syllables or less, and captures the moment with usually a reference to nature or seasons.

    HSA is a not-for-profit, all volunteer organization to promote the writing and appreciation of haiku in English. Its website is www.hsa-haiku.org

    HSA’s Midwest Region holds five meetings a year in the north suburbs that include speakers, readings, retreats, and festivals. It will hold its 2012 Haikufest from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, April 28 at Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie. More details to follow.

    To pre-register for the February meeting, contact Charlotte Digregorio, midwest regional coordinator, 847-881-2664.