Per Diem: Daily Haiku for August 2019 features Sondra J. Byrnes' collection on the theme of birthdays. This is what Sondra has to say by way of an introduction to her theme: The idea of ‘birthday’ leads inexorably to one’s death day…ticking off celebrations that lead to the inevitable. Maybe a … [Read more...]
Per Diem for July 2019: Dogs
This month, Per Diem features haiku selected by Corine Timmer that explores her love of dogs, a topic which is sure to connect with many readers. Her wonderful selection is a tribute to the presence, playfulness and companionship of dogs. And in true haiku style, it captures the precious … [Read more...]
Per Diem for June 2019: Parents and their Kids
This month, Per Diem features haiku selected by Dave Read that explores the complex relationship between parents and their children. As most parents would know, it can be a roller-coaster ride during which every imaginable emotion is experienced or endured. For that reason, … [Read more...]
Per Diem for May 2019: Wearable (Haiku)
This month, Marietta McGregor focuses our haiku lens on a practice which is uniquely human - wearing clothes. Her selection of haiku traverses the range of social functions and cultural norms of clothing. Clothing can be an agent of comfort, a form of adornment and an … [Read more...]
Per Diem for April 2019: Punjabi Language Haiku
This month, Arvinder Kaur introduces us to the world of Punjabi haiku. Collected and translated by Kaur herself, this is a wide ranging and modern selection that gives us a taste of yet another current in the ever-expanding pond of world haiku. Punjabi Haiku Punjabi … [Read more...]