Welcome to another Renku session. I am Linda Papanicolaou. The renku I am leading this time is an Imachi, an 18-verse form from Renku Masters Shunjin and Seijo Okamoto (“Waiting for the Moon,” 1984). Like Junicho, the other form they gave us, Imachi is a single-sheet renku though it develops in a … [Read more...]
The Haiku Foundation Spring Inventory Book Sale
It’s spring here in the northern hemisphere, and that turns our minds to rebirth, love, and inventory levels. We need the room, and as a consequence we are offering a special on two of The Haiku Foundation's most beautiful books: at the top of the ferris wheel: Selected Haiku of Cor … [Read more...]
Sharon Pretti — Touchstone Award for Individual Poems Winner 2017
Sharon Pretti is a recipient of a Touchstone Award for Individual Poems for 2017 for her poem poppies as if they know they won’t last It first appeared in Frogpond 40.2. Commentary from the Panel: “This haiku intimately brings to mind the brilliant orange of the poppy, blooming in either … [Read more...]
EarthRise Rolling Haiku Collaboration: A New Record!
The EarthRise Rolling Haiku Collaboration received 779 responses this year, more than double that of last year, and the most by far we’ve ever had. Thank you for your participation, and view the entirety of the poetic proceedings on the complete pdf of the event. … [Read more...]
Scott Mason — Touchstone Distinguished Books Award Winner 2017
Scott Mason is a recipient of a Touchstone Distinguished Books Award for 2017 for his volume The Wonder Code (Chappaqua, NY: Girasole Press, 2017). Commentary from the Panel: “In The Wonder Code, author Scott Mason reflects upon the basic elements of haiku and with diligence and intelligence … [Read more...]
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