“Out of the rule-free informality of the haiku form, with its emphasis on intuition, will emerge a poetry truly fresh, with a spirit uniquely unbound”
— H F Noyes, Haiku Magic, essay Frogpond XXI.3 and RMA 1999

“Haiku is surely the most elusive form of poetry. Every time one tries to define it, the “rule” is broken in the same week by one of our best haiku poets. But art in all its forms is mysteriously elusive to some degree. Artists are always trying to convey the how of their success, and their explanations are generally of little help to the beginner. What is most vital is that we expose ourselves to the spirit of the art form. The spirit of haiku lies most of all in its simplicity and in its selflessness. Both are a way of life requiring real commitment and depth of understanding. “
—H. F. Noyes “The Way of Haiku” Presence 14 & RMA 2001 “The Loose Thread”