Haiku Society of America Region
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South Region
This region includes Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
The flora, fauna and rich culture of the South are notable for inspiring haiku moments. As such, haiku and related genres are alive and well. We hope additional groups will spring up wherever there are a few dedicated poets. Anyone interested in forming a haiku group is encouraged to contact the regional coordinator for information and assistance.The South region welcomes anyone living in or passing through the area to join local groups for regular meetings and special events sharing the haiku experience and camaraderie. Two groups currently meet in the south region, one in Louisiana, and one in Arkansas. Arkansas also boasts a haiku column and an annual conference in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas.
2026 HSA South Region Conference
November 6 & 7 2026
When: 9:00 am Friday Nov 6, with a potluck lunch and pizza party at noon
9:00 am Saturday, November 7, with a post-conference 1:00 pm haiku walk, Hot Springs Creek trail.
Where: Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs, AR
Register for FREE before November 1, 2026 by email: captsails@aol.com
After this date the registration fee is $35 payable at the door.Over time you have all shown an interest in the art form of haiku. I sincerely hope you are still out there capturing the zen moments of life with your poems. Here's one of mine:
closing eyes
seeking nothing
brightens lifeI've enclosed the news release / monthly update that I've sent to the Haiku Society of America regarding our 30th conference celebration.
Let me know if you plan to register (for free) before November 1, 2026.
After Nov 1 the registration will be $35 at the door: Garland County Library auditorium.You can register by e-mailing me at: captsails@aol.com
Uncle B Sayles
South Region Coordinator HSA• • •
Arkansas
Hot Springs Haiku Club
Meets 2-4 pm, every first Friday of the month at the Garland County Library in Hot Springs. Curious visitors are always welcome.
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Ouachita Life Haiku Column
The bi-montly QL magazine publishes a haiku page with eight haiku contests. Each with a cash award. The deadline for entries is the 13th day of the month prior to the next issue. There is no entry fee. The contest is sponsored by Howard Lee Kilby. For more information Contact Howard at <hkilby@hotmail.com>.
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Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi Region
Hello HSA member poets in these beautiful states. Your input to this page is needed. Basho, the original haiku stylist, was noted for his love of seclusion and wandering. Wander over to your computers and send me your news: captsails@aol.com
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