7th Jane Reichhold Memorial Haiga Contest (First Runner-Up, Traditional Category)

I'm so ecstatic! My haiga in the traditional catergory won first runner-up in the Jane Reichhold Memorial Haiga Contest. Thank you so much to the judges, Steve Hodge and Hemapriya Chellappan. Congratulations to all the winners - Julie Schwerin, Julie Bloss Kelsey, Bona Santos/Susan Burch and others.

This haiga by Chrissi Villa presents itself as stomach-turning butterflies, a pounding heart and never-ending nervousness. We don’t know who the “he” is, but we sense a palpable tension. When you’re in love you find yourself unable to think straight, you feel ecstatic, you don’t know what’s next. You don’t think about the future because what could possibly go wrong? But then life happens, and you move on. There is nothing better than reliving those moments with your ex-whomever-it-is. Bittersweet moments maybe before and now but everyday seems like the first time again.

                                                                                                                  -Hemapriya Chellapan

See all the winners and commentaries here.

 

6th Jane Reichhold Memorial Haiga Contest - First Place and First Runner-up!

Who wants to do the happy dance with me? Thank you, Lord for my two recent awards - First Place in the Traditional Category and First Runner-Up in the Photography and Mixed Media Category. This is one of the beautiful ways you have turned my life experiences into gifts to be shared to everyone! I am very grateful!!!

I hope you all enjoy these. Congratulations to all the winner! See all the winners and the commentaries here. 

First Place - Traditional Category

At first reading and viewing, this haiga by Chrissi Villa grips you. With each successive reading, the compounding layers of possibilities in this senryu are echoed visually in the varied and multi-textured circles of the image. One can’t help but to wonder of the other rings once worn. Are the bestowers now as nameless as the moon? The wonderful balance between fragment, phrase, and image invites the reader to insert themself into the narrative and make it their own without diminishing the original intent of the author, were we privy to it. (Commentaries by judges Kelly Sauvage and Bryan Rickert)

                             First Runner-Up - Photography and Mixed Media Category

This haiga by Chrissi Villa activates all our senses, as she invites us to view the textures, smell the flowers, and contemplate all the varied interpretations of her one line senryu. The image and senryu combined show a wonderful balance of softness and strength; yet, it is the sense of whimsy that offers an uncommon optimism. Oftentimes, when we think of abandoning a place or a situation, it is in the context of escape. Yet, in this instance, the leaving is a lofting—ripe with infinite possibility. (Commentaries by judges Kelly Sauvage and Bryan Rickert)

brass bell: a haiku journal (haiku happiness)

I'm so glad I didn't miss this one--"Things that Make Us Happy" on brass bell: a haiku journal. Thank you so much, Zee Zahava! https://brassbellhaiku.blogspot.com/.../haiku-happiness...

Rattled Anthology, Edited by Corrine Timmer

So honored to be a part of Corine Timmer's book project, Rattled, an anthology of rat and mice haiku by 53 poets from around the world in celebration of the Year of the Rat. Proceeds go to the amazing Apopo HeroRATs. Published by Bicadeideias in 2020. www.bicadeideias.com

Failed Haiku 35

morning ritual

who catches my dog

with the missing sock

star jasmine

my puppy takes over

his side of the bed

booby’s feet

the impulse to buy

a pair of bright blue shoes

warm cinnamon roll

I forget my name

in each bite

at the party

only remembering the name

with the sweaty hand

we list our ailments

like we're in competition

in the waiting room . . .

the fishes in the aquarium

vying for attention

These one haiku, four senryu, and one tanka have been published in Failed Haiku 35 (Guest Editor, Michael H. Lester) 

Caribbean Kigo Kukai #121 (2nd place tie)

Caribbean Kigo Kukai #121

Sonic Boom's 3rd Annual Senryu Contest

I made it to the merit list of Sonic Boom's 3rd Annual Senryu Contest 2017 which received 120 entries from close to 25 countries. Thank you, Haiku, my furry companion, for being my huge inspiration! Congratulations to Terri Hale French, Dawn Apanius, Tia Haynes, Julie Warther, and all the other awardees.

Haiku in the Workplace (Theme:Team Meeting)

Haiku in the Workplace (Theme: Team Meeting)

The Haiku Foundation Blog

Haiku in the Workplace (Theme: The Commute)

Haiku in the Workplace (Theme: The Commute)

The Haiku Foundation Blog



Haiku in the Workplace (Theme: Promotions and Bonuses)

Haiku in the Workplace  (Theme: Promotions and Bonuses)

The Haiku Foundation Blog

Stardust Haiku Issue 1

     So glad to be a part of this new journal, Stardust Haiku by Valentina Ranaldi-Adams. The topic of this issue is anything that sparkles, shines, or glows.

        PDF copy of full issue 

Failed Haiku March and April 2016

 

 

Enjoy the March issue here.

 

 

Enjoy the April issue here.  

 

Prune Juice Issue 17

     Some good things never last too long! In case you don't know yet, this is Terri Hale French's last issue of Prune Juice as editor.

 



 

     I'm glad my 3 senryu are appearing here and that Prune Juice: Journal of Senryu, Kyoka, and Haiga is not really over. Let's give a warm welcome to Steve Hodge as the new editor.

 

 

missing bookend

my life falls apart

without you

 

***

 

brittle bough—

how I break in two

without warning

 

***

 

cannelloni—

the stuff he adds

to his stories

 

Prune Juice Issue 15, March 2015

   

 

To begin reading the whole issue of Prune Juice Issue 15,

click here. Mine is on page 80.

 

Diogen Spring Haiku Contest 2014

     I wasn't fortunate last year to receive any place, but this year I've been so pleased to be included among the awardees of the Diogen Spring Haiku Contest 2014.
 

 

 

 

  

Prune Juice (Issue Thirteen: July 2014)

     I'm tickled pink that my work is included in the July issue of Prune Juice, specifically because it's my first collaboration with Terri Hale French.

Food for Thought 

garden party

society ladies
dishing dirt

dinner menu

four ladies
hungry for gossip

family reunion

50 versions of

broccoli casserole

p. 23

https://prunejuice.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/july14-prune-juice-final-version3.pdf

 

Two Awards in the Diogen International Winter Haiku Competition 2012

     What a surprise! A double treat for me :-)

     84 poets from 25 different countries sent 628 works to this contest. To see all the winners, click this link.