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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

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”

Poetry Pea Acceptance

Hi, everyone! I’m delighted to let you know that two of my haiku were accepted by the Poetry Pea Journal. One of which will be featured in the Poetry Pea Podcast, forthcoming 6/18/2023 release. And both are accepted into the Poetry Pea Journal, issue 1:23, forthcoming July 2023. finals weekone lily padon top of anotherContinue reading “Poetry Pea Acceptance”

Throwback to the Chicago Botanic Garden

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In my hiatus on writing haiku during the pandemic, haiku still happened! The Chicago Botanic Garden, in partnership with the Midwest Region of the Haiku Society of America, launched the Words in Bloom: A Year of Haiku program in April 2019 for National Poetry Month. A selection of haiku were chosen to represent the fourContinue reading “Throwback to the Chicago Botanic Garden”