Prune Juice A Journal of Senryu, Kyoka and Haiga
Autumn 2018
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Steady Rain
2018 Jane Reichhold Memorial Haiga Contest
Third Place in Photographic Division
Published simultaneously in
Prune Juice A Journal of Senryu, Kyoka, Haibun and Haiga
and
Failed Haiku A Journal of English Senryu
November 5, 2018
Commentary by Steve Hodge, judge of the photographic haiga section:
“I loved this haiga the moment I saw it. As with many senryu, I like its simple premise – two people taking advantage of a steady rain to drop what they were doing and sit and hold hands. No metaphors or profound hidden meanings. Does the “steady” rain indicate that the couple are going steady or have enjoyed a steady relationship? Nope. Not for me. Does the wilted flower indicate that trouble may lay ahead for this couple? Nope again. Is it a romantic couple? A parent and child? Siblings? Who cares! It’s a lovely moment and a lovely image. That’s more than enough for me.”
A Hiking Trail
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a hiking trail
answers all my questions
crackling leaves
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Haiku Foundation A Sense of Place
October 31, 2018
New Year’s Day
Early September always feels like the beginning of something. The excitement of cool air and the scratchy feel of a new sweater. The flowers may be dying but not before they set seeds floating toward another summer. It puts a girl in the mood to stretch, maybe try some yoga or Tai Chi. Or is this the moment to dig another garden or maybe just stare out the window at the rabbit who has just appeared in my view?
getting high
on the new book smell—
fourth grade
Failed Haiku : A Journal of English Senryu
October 2018
Ocean Breeze
Poetry Corner at Colorado Blvd
October 17, 2018
Changing Leaves
changing leaves
my hiking pace
slows to a walk
Haiku Foundation – A Sense of Place
October 24, 2018
Hot Afternoon
Prune Juice
Autumn 2018
