Wiesław Karliński (born June 25, 1950, Głuszyna, Poland; died January 10, 2026, Namyslów, Poland), retired teacher and translator, tourist guide, journalist, and haiku poet. Founder and board member of the Polish Haiku Association. His verses were featured especially in online forums and internet kukai. Laureate of the 2021 Ewa Tomaszewska Poetry Award; received recognition in international haiku competitions, and was listed eight times among The European Top 100 most creative haiku authors (2013-2025). Last resided in Namysłów, Poland.