Katherine Gallagher (UK)
(1) “Haiku is a brief season-oriented poem of Japanese origin but
increasingly adapted to Western usage and local tastes. A haiku mirrors
a moment’s experience often shown via contrasting images - the so-called
‘haiku moment’ bringing about a. sudden illumination to dramatic
effect.”

(2) and Katherine’s short description:
"Haiku is a brief poem about the sensory vibrancy of the planet."

Maureen Sexton (Perth, WA)
"Haiku exalts nature by recording, in as few words as possible,
something from the natural world that creates an insight which
resonates with the reader."