April 17th marks National Haiku Poetry Day, a celebration of one of the most enduring and elegant forms of poetry. At Haikuists, where creativity meets the rhythmic click of vintage typewriters, we’re excited to honor the art of haiku and the poets who bring it to life—one syllable at a time.
Haiku, with its precise structure and evocative style, holds a special place in our hearts. Whether written on the fly at a live event or carefully crafted behind the scenes, these brief poems demonstrate the power of simplicity in language.
What is a Haiku, Anyway?
A haiku is a short form poem with Japanese origins, traditionally written in three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable structure. It’s known for its simplicity, themes or nature, and the magical ability to capture a moment in just 17 syllables. Think of it as the original tweet—concise, clever, and (when done well) packed with meaning.
Our Poets’ Favorite Haiku
In honor of National Haiku Day, we’ve partnered with Wild Roof Journal, a community for visual and literary art. They are passionate about exploring the natural world with creativity, depth, nuance, and craft.
This collaboration showcases some of our talented typewriter poets’ original haiku. Whether silly, serious, or full of heartfelt imagery, these tiny poems pack a punch—and give a peek into the poetic range our artists bring to live events.
Kate Seward
Parenthood: you blown
open, a bomb in the country
of your heart.
Rebecca Da Silva
Olives stuffed with love
A ching-ching to celebrate
Run the machine twice
Zachary Lynch
mouse spouts monologue
needle piercing heart of frog
ramble roused the bog
Miranda Myre
Eclipsed in all ways
In, out, cut off from the light
Seed starts in the dark
Seth Bodine
If I disappear
transfer my belongings to
a thousand land snails.
Christina Troy
Snow globe memories
dusted with time, moments new
ache to be shaken
Parker Sera
Close your eyes, if you
have to, but go. Go scared, hold
your own trembling hand.
Maxine Flasher-Düzgüneş
waves in nazaré
as old as our grandchildren
retire soon to sea
Samantha Wallen
she drops the knife, deep
wounds rejoice, her once dark sky
now aches with bright stars
Rachel Dindy
Heavy, dripping moons––
I see the soft, rolling hills,
That I was promised.
Book a Haiku Experience
Love what you’re reading? Our typewriter poets bring haiku to life at weddings, corporate gatherings, brand activations, and more. Guests leave with a personalized poem typed on the spot—equal parts entertainment and heartfelt keepsake.
Interested in adding an impactful poetic experience to your next event? Contact our booking team here!
Happy Haiku Day!
