Reflections on Modern Haiku
By Connie Goodman-Milone Director of Community Relations, SFWA The inspiration came in a new year and a time for new beginnings. As a haiku poet, I joined the Haiku Society of America (HSA). I submitted five haiku for the winter 2020 issue of frogpond, where I was met with a resounding rejection. While in despair, I read through their journal frogpond. My “aha” moment came when I realized they publish modern haiku. I submitted traditional 5-7-5 haiku. I called on fellow SFWA