Category Archives: Japanese Style Poetry

Book about The Art of Haibun Just Released!

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Charlotte Digregorio

  Haibun: A Writer’s Guide, by Roberta Beary, Lew Watts, and Rich Youmans is the first book-length exploration of haibun’s evolution, and reveals how to read, write, and delight in this dynamic hybrid form. Haibun—the ancient Japanese form combining haiku … Continue reading →

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Daily Haiku: Aug. 18, 2022

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Charlotte Digregorio

broken exercise bike I chase a pea across my plate     by Tanya McDonald (USA) bottle rockets, #31, 2014  

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Daily Haiku: March 10, 2017

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Charlotte Digregorio

if someone asks say I’m still writing . . . the narrowing road by Gregory Piko Modern Haiku, 41:1, 2010  

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Daily Haiku: Aug. 15, 2016

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Charlotte Digregorio

Still shining over the old pond light from a fallen star by Sylvia Forges-Ryan, Author What Light There Is • •This is a new title, and readers are welcome to contact the poet directly about it by email: sforgesryan@gmail.com  

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Daily Haiku: July 14, 2016

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Charlotte Digregorio

no gulls today high waves explode on the sea wall by Marian Olson bottle rockets, #11, 2004  

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Daily Haiku: July 4, 2016

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Charlotte Digregorio

paint flaking from the porch rail fireflies by Tom Painting lanterns: a firefly anthology, 2007

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Daily Haiku, Dec. 11, 2015

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Charlotte Digregorio

water sounds . . . my memory wanders the coast of a summer lake by Carmen Sterba The Heron’s Nest, 5.4, 2003

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Daily Haiku, Nov. 19, 2015

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Charlotte Digregorio

moss upon the northern stones a summoning by Susan Diridoni Frogpond, 36:2, 2013

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Experience The Thrill of Winning Haiku, Senryu, and Related Poetry Contests

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Charlotte Digregorio

Dear Followers and Readers, Results are in for the winners of the 2015 contests sponsored by the Haiku Society of America. I will post them below, as I coordinated the contests as Second Vice President of the HSA. Before you … Continue reading →

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Gray Days Inspire Haiku

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Charlotte Digregorio

The gray days of winter may not be pleasant to look at, but they definitely affect our moods–which can be good for a writer! This season inspires a lot of my haiku, as I am holed up inside. taking refuge … Continue reading →

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