Connecticut Poet To Give Library Presentation On Haiku Writing

Hamden CT

11 April, 2022

9:12 PM

Description

Press release from Hamden Library: April 11, 2022 April is National Poetry Month. Have you ever wondered if you could write your own poetry? An effective way to start is with a short and simple form of poetry called haiku. A haiku is a poem which consists of three lines and traditionally evokes images of the natural world. Its easy rules and endless possibilities make it a universally popular form of poetry. Join Connecticut poet Jennifer Y. Montgomery on Thursday, April 21, 2022, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm for a free virtual presentation titled "Haiku: Capturing Moments in Nature." Ms. Montgomery will take you on a journey through the history of haiku and other forms of Japanese micro poetry. By attending Ms. Montgomery's workshop, you will learn the basics of writing haiku. Each haiku presents a season and a single moment in nature, like a snapshot. Think about your favorite season and get inspired to write your own haiku. Jennifer Y. Montgomery is a writer, artist, storyteller, attorney, and pie baker who lives in Connecticut with her daughter. Her poems have appeared in Poetry Quarterly and other journals. This virtual program is sponsored by the Friends of the Hamden Library. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Register online at www.hamdenlibrary.org (click on "Programs") or call 203-287-2680. After signing up, you will receive a Zoom meeting link by email. This press release was produced by Hamden Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.