Haiku Northwest is a very active group of poets based in the Seattle area of Washington State, USA. The group began in 1988 under the leadership of the celebrated haiku poet, Francine Porad. Each year, Haiku Northwest sponsors the Francine Porad Haiku Award. The Porad Award is open to entries from around the world, and… Read More 2017 Francine Porad Haiku Award