Top 6 William J. Higginson Quotes

American writer (1938-2008)

William J. Higginson (December 17, 1938 – October 11, 2008) was an American poet, translator and author.

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the clock
chimes, chimes, and stops
but the river...

Haiku reading and writing can lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation of life and our environment.

The arts have always transcended national boundaries as the haiku demonstrates.

Small moments of natural wonder (as a youth), seemed to have prepared me to appreciate Japanese haiku.

Haiku can be the antidote against the kind of poetry dominated by egos and battling personalities.

I believe haiku help us to see the world more clearly and haiku may be a useful therapy for all.