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Happy International Haiku Poetry Day!

Call for Submission.

Theme: Cherry Blossom

Submission link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Many thanks to Patricia Carragon for including my haiku in the The May issue of Sense & Sensibility!

sensesensibilityhaikujournal.wordpress.com/2026/04/13/t...

#haiku #micropoetry #WritingCommunity

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Happy International Haiku Poetry Day!

Call for Submission.

Theme: Cherry Blossom

Submission link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Beyond Emptiness: A Collection of Mystical Haiku “Beyond Emptiness is a book of mystical haiku written collaboratively by three leading poets. For people who are interested in mysticism, this collection applies that philosophical approach with haiku...

Happy International Haiku Poetry Day!

A haiku from Beyond Emptiness, my collaborative collection on mysticism.

glistening dewdrop
the kaleidoscope
of my aura

-Hifsa Ashraf

Link to the book:
www.lulu.com/shop/nichola...

#haiku #micropoetry #WritingCommunity

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yes please! :)

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Hi Jim. Please do share my post related to the haiku anthology! Thanks! :)

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Be considered for inclusion in Pakistan’s first haiku-based music project, where PJCA Islamabad plans to compose and produce musical interpretations of selected haiku from the anthology.

#haiku #PakistanJapanrelationship #culturaldiplomacy #micropoetry

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By participating in this anthology, you will have the opportunity to:

Become part of Pakistan’s first multilingual, international haiku anthology, initiated by PJCA Islamabad.

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Pakistan Japan Cultural Association, Islamabad, in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, proudly announces the launch of its 1st International Haiku Anthology 2026.

Submit your finest work here!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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thanks! :)

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A new #haiku anthology Turf Cottage, edited by Tony Pupello & published by tsuri‑dōrō Press is out!

It featured the work of 47 poets, artists, &photographers from tsuri-dōrō Journal.

Link to Amazon:
amazon.com/turf-cottage-H…

Link to tsuri‑dōrō Press
tsuridoro.org/tsuri-doro-pre���

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Many thanks to Vandana Parashar and FemkuMag team for including my two poems in #FemkuMag, issue 41.

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#haiku #micropoetry #writingcommunity #honourkilling #internationalwomensday

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Thrilled to be included in the newly released anthology Turf Cottage, edited by Tony Pupello and published by tsuri‑dōrō Press.

Thanks Tony for the honour!

Follow the link to get your copy:
tsuridoro.org/tsuri-doro-p...

#micropoetry #haiku #writingcommunity #anthology

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Glad to have two poems featured in VSANA (Viewing Stones Association of North America) on the stone of the month The Great Respiration.

Thanks Tom Elias for the honour!

www.vsana.org/ppp-47-mar-1...

#haiku #micropoetry #writingcommunity

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Thanks Alan! :)

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@hifsays.bsky.social Wonderful, makes me think of Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl as well as your wonderful joy and celebration!

2 months ago 3 1 1 0
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Thanks Roberta for including my two poems in Five Fleas Itchy Poetry Journal.

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#micropoetry #haiku #monoku #writingcommunity

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"Beyond Emptiness"—my collaborative poetry collection on mysticism with Jacob D. Salzer and Nicholas Klacsanzky is now available on Lulu.

Grab your copy, give it a read, and feel free to share your thoughts. Link to the book.

lulu.com/shop/nicholas-…

#writerslift #poetry #WritingCommunity #haiku

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deep winter dawn the lingering notes of hu mantra

Punlished in Wales Haiku Journal, Winter 2022-23

3 months ago 9 1 0 0
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“A simple, powerful way to express love and gratitude to the Divine.”

- @hifsays.bsky.social

We loved this description shared with us by Hifsa, so we’ve added Hu Mantra to the Haiku Emporium - a #word rooted in devotion, simplicity, and #stillness.

waleshaikujournal.com/haikuemporium

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@haikuforlife.bsky.social

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Some updates about our Haiku Commentary blog!

Link to the blog!

haikucommentary.com

#haiku #micropoetry #WritingCommunity #haikucommentary

3 months ago 4 0 1 0

@haikuforlife.bsky.social

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My mini library is enriched with the addition of Beyond Emptiness by Nicholas Klacsanzky, Hifsa Ashraf @hifsays.bsky.social & Jacob D. Salzer for which I had the honour of writing a blurb. I love this collection of mystical haiku. #micropoetry #haiku #senryu

3 months ago 7 1 1 0
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Thanks David for including my poem in the latest article of ASAHI HAIKUIST NETWORK/ David McMurray.

www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...

#haiku #micropoetry #Halloween

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Two haiku in Five Fleas Ichy Poetry. Thanks Roberta!

fivefleas.blogspot.com/2025/12/morn...

#haiku #micropoetry #writingcommunity

4 months ago 8 0 0 0
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Inspired by a 125-year-old haveli in Chishtian, Pakistan, owned by Bhadeira family, my rengay was recently featured and read by Eric for FreshOut Mag. Thanks Eric for the honour and thanks Sikander Fayyaz Bhadera for the inspiration!

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#haiku #rengay #micropoetry

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Thanks John! :)

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