2025 Haiku Showcase

In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Wadsworth Public Library invites you to unleash your creativity and participate in our Haiku Showcase. Patrons ages 12 and older are invited to submit their original poems online.

What is a Haiku?

A haiku is a traditional Japanese poem made up of three lines, with 17 syllables total.

Line 1 is made up of 5 syllables.
Line 2 is made up of 7 syllables.
Line 3 is made up of 5 syllables.

Traditionally, haiku don't rhyme and use imagery from the natural world, but you can decide if you want to be creative with rhyme, images, and content.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A HAIKU

Submission Rules: 

1. The Haiku Showcase is open to patrons ages 12 and older. 
2. Entries will be accepted online April 1-30. 
3. The haiku must follow the traditional 5-7-5 syllable pattern. 
4. The submission must be an original piece of writing. 
5. The submission must be appropriate for all ages.
6. Limit three (3) entries per patron. 
7. Haiku will be featured prominently in the Library and/or on the Library's website and social media outlets. 
8. Library staff reserves the right to reject any submission that does not follow these guidelines.