I’m pleased to share this haiku was accepted by Shadow Pond Journal. While not yet midwinter, it certainly feels like it in the midwest! my fingers stainedfrom red onion juicemidwinter dusk https://shadowpondjournal.blogspot.com/2025/12/meagan-bussert-usa.html
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Haiku Canada Review & Chickens
I’m pleased to announce the publishing of the following haiku in the Haiku Canada Review journal for their October 2025 issue. naming eachchick at the feed storeice cream flavors
Poetry Pea & Creepy Crawlies
I’m pleased to share this haiku was recently accepted in the Poetry Pea Journal 4:25 issue. It is also available in their 9/29 released Season 8 Episode 39 Creepy Crawlies podcast episode at minute mark 35:09. termite’s pathin the cherry woodcrescent moon
New Haiku – Cold Moon Journal
A Small Mishap…
Sorry for the long wait, everyone! I like to make a post when a new acceptance comes in, but I dropped the ball. Back in 2023, one of my haiku was featured in Chrysanthemum, a bilingual English/ German haiku journal in their #31 autumn issue. Somehow, I completely forgot about it! Here it is andContinue reading “A Small Mishap…”
Exciting Haiku News!
Hello everyone, To those finding my website for the first time, welcome! You may have seen my new social media presence recently. With my supportive husband and aspiring writer Jack Bussert, we will be sharing new and previously unpublished works together on Facebook and Instagram. While this website will only show my published works, butContinue reading “Exciting Haiku News!”
5th Morioka International Haiku Competition Winner
For US readers, I hope you all had a joyful and warming Thanksgiving this year. The weather has officially turned decidedly more wintery than autumnal, the squirrels and cardinals at the feeder looking more plump than the day before. I’m very pleased to share that I received special selection distinction in the 5th Morioka InternationalContinue reading “5th Morioka International Haiku Competition Winner”
Cold Moon Journal Acceptance & Staying Focused
I don’t often like to admit that I can get distracted, but sometimes it can’t be helped! There’s an unexplainable buzzing, a glint of light that stays in your eyes, a fussing baby perhaps. For those who are religious, I’m sure you can begrudgingly admit you get distracted a time or two. Thanks to ColdContinue reading “Cold Moon Journal Acceptance & Staying Focused”
Bad Weather Around Us
Bad weather had a habit of sneaking up on us. We think the storm will tire itself out before it gets to us, it won’t be as strong as the weatherman says, that it happens somewhere else. As I’m sure many are realizing, bad weather is everywhere. I certainly didn’t have wildfires in Canada orContinue reading “Bad Weather Around Us”
Haikuniverse Acceptance & Fall Vibes
I hope everyone is enjoying what I’m sure feels like endless summer. With record high heat across the US, I know I’ve had my fill. Thankfully it’s nearing the end. I’ve been thinking of cool evening breezes, warm teas, and soothing stews. This particular haiku formed during a walk on a university campus. I rememberContinue reading “Haikuniverse Acceptance & Fall Vibes”
