Haiku from the pen of long-time Pennsylvania resident, Janice McLaughlin. She also includes other Japanese poetry forms that she holds dear to her heart. See her world through Japanese verse.

Author Biography

Janice McLaughlin has lived in southwestern Pennsylvania most of her life. She is a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Although a nurse for forty years, she has other degrees and licenses, and worn many hats. She loves descriptive writing and poetry. Writing is a way to occupy her mind, to relax, and to learn new things. Outside of writing, Janice enjoys good books and movies, music, dancing, photography, gardening, crocheting, and other crafts. With her vast gingerbread collection, her friends have dubbed her Gingerbread Jan.