Haibun is a centuries-old Japanese literary form that interweaves prose with haiku, distilling moments of travel, memory, and reflection into vivid, layered narratives. First emerging in the 17th century as poetic travel journals, haibun has since grown into a dynamic genre embraced by writers across the globe. Its hallmark lies in the interplay between concise prose passages and luminous haiku, resonating with both readers and writers.
Join poet and teacher Penny Harter—renowned practitioner of haibun—in a two-part workshop designed for English-language poets. She will guide participants in exploring how this traditional form can be adapted, expanded, and enlivened for contemporary voices.
Part 1, February 26, 6-7:30 p.m. CST, Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Usp7Hf81SJeIb-7ht3Oggg
Part 2, March 26, 6-7:30 p.m. CST, Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/I8YhZB4aTdy0g4K6LsjDXw
Penny Harter's work has appeared in Persimmon Tree, Rattle, Tiferet, and many other journals. Her most recent collections include Keeping Time: Haibun for the Journey; Still-Water Days; and A Prayer the Body Makes (Kelsay Books). A featured reader at the 1985 and 2010 Dodge Poetry Festivals, she has won three fellowships from the NJSCA; the Mary Carolyn Davies Award from the PSA; and two residencies from VCCA. For more info, please visit pennyharterpoet.com.