How to write a Haiku
Even Basho one of the most famous Haiku poets and even considered the father of haiku himself bent the rules.
Virtual Roses is Finally Here!
Virtual Roses is a Poetry Book about Long Distance connections.
Call for Submission!
Call For Submissions Butterflies Anthology is now open for submissions through March 31st, 2025 Butterflies is a web-based anthology. Main themes:Literally anything with butterflies. Moths too. We’re looking for short pieces: poems and stories from 1 – 5 pages. About Submission Guidelines: Copyright: To avoid copyright issues, submissions must not have been previously published by […]
My First Publication in an Anthology
My First Publication in an Anthology I was featured on Mays Publishing Homepage for my narrative poem published in their Winter Splinter Anthology. Check out “Daffodil fields for the Goddess of Vanity” Check Out The Feature Daffodil fields for the Goddess of Vanity(虚栄の女神 Kyōei no Megami) Under kamenozoki (1.瓶覗) clouds, the glittering hail hits […]
Verseve 30 Day Poetry Challenge
Prompt Challenge to Make you a better Poet
Cotton Fields – Haiku
Taking a moment to appreciate the cotton fields my hometown is known for with a haiku.
石鎚山: Mt. Ishizuchi Japan
My experience hiking Mt. Ishizuchi was one I will never forget!
金椿: Kin Tsubaki – Golden Camilla
Creating senryu and kiri-e art with the inspiration of camellias.
桜のように (Sakura no you ni) Like a Cherry Blossom
Lessons from a Cherry Blossom tree. Creating Tanka poetry and Kiri-e art.
Discovering Haiku: “Three Simple Lines” by Natalie Goldberg Book Review
Discovering Haiku: “Three Simple Lines” by Natalie Goldberg Book Review As a poet, haiku has always held a special place in my heart and is why I began studying Japanese. Recently, I finished reading “Three Simple Lines” by Natalie Goldberg, and here’s my take on it: Quick Take: Natalie’s journey through haiku and Japan is […]
