Most successful poems derive their power from the space in front of them. They create a gap between the right now and next time, imbuing the poem with a sense of the future. Without that... Read More

From the Author I have traveled the world. And I’ve been fortunate enough to witness both the good and the bad nestled within humankind. But in my experience—the good far outweighs the bad. Because it’s... Read More

TheHumanist.com is pleased to announce the winners of our sixth annual Haiku Contest, once again held to honor National Poetry Month in April. The contest requested submissions of short poems related to humanism and expressing... Read More

Poetry has the power to transform minds and bring forth powerful moments of introspection. Now in its sixth year, TheHumanist.com’s annual haiku contest is back in 2025 to give our readers the opportunity to commemorate... Read More

TheHumanist.com is pleased to announce the winners of the fifth annual Haiku Contest, this year held to honor National Poetry Month in April. The contest requested entries of haikus about humanism and humanist values. Submissions... Read More

Poetry has the power to transform minds and bring forth powerful moments of introspection. Now in its fifth year, TheHumanist.com’s annual haiku contest is back in 2024 to give our readers the opportunity to commemorate... Read More

TheHumanist.com is pleased to announce the winners of the fourth annual Haiku Contest, this year held in conjunction with World Humanist Day, June 21. Established in the 1980s, World Humanist Day is an opportunity for... Read More