Poetry Pea - haiku and other English Language Japanese short forms

This week on the podcast from Poetry Pea we have: a reply from Bruce Feingold regarding my problems with the Touchstone awards a bit of data research from Bill Fay some haiku & senryū written for the latest flashk the poems chosen by Linda L Ludwig from May's prompt video Thank you to all the poets who have had their work chosen. Thank you to Anne Fox for the video. Thank you to Linda for...

Do you ever feel like there’s just not enough time for you ? I’m in one of those seasons. When I sat down to plan this week’s episode, I thought I’d explore the poetry of Chiyo-ni — and oh, the rabbit holes I found! That’s going to take more time. But today, I just needed a slower pace… and maybe you do too. So, I offer you something gentler: ✨ a jazz-infused session of haiku and senryū, ✨ poems...

The point of today's podcast is to get you excited to write haiku and senryū for the second volume of The Poetry Pea Anthology, “Little Marvels.” As you’ll know from the podcasts I’ve already published the topic is belonging and alienation this year. If you haven’t listened to themHere they are: A Reading with Roman Lyakhovetsky The Poetry of Alienation Belonging in Poetry The anthology will b...

haiku, senryu and tanka about death. It's much more cheerful than that sounds. In the end I think the Ravens won! Are you all Vikings? There's a bit of homework in there for you too. Do you agree / disagree with the thoughts expressed at the beginning of the podcast? Write and let me know. Shownotes

What am I on about doughnuts for? You'll have to listen to find out, but you'll also hear some original poetry, mostly written for the podcast. I also try out some AI. What do you think? Please support the podcast by  Becoming a member Buying us a coffee or spreading the word about us on social media Your mission this week , should you choose it Don’t forget to check the website’s  submiss...

A discussion of the importance of poetic history to our writing with the philosopher poets, Sean O'Connor and Thomas Festa. Your mission is to email me with your thoughts: Did this podcast work for you What topics would you like to hear them talk about Did you agree / disagree with the two poets Email me and let me know. show notes

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This week I revisit some haibun that Poetry Pea nominated for awards from their Journals over the years. Will you be writing for the next Poetry Pea Journal of Haibun, Tendrils? Check out the show notes Submissions diary

This week in our how to haibun episode to get you inspired to submit to Poetry Pea I have for you: a Patricia who is a tiny bit cross a romp through tradition of the Japanese prose poem Some advice on how you can write them If you would lie to support the podcast, please purchase a membership, a coffee or spread the word about this, the world's number one haiku podcast, to your poet friends. T...

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Poetry Pea presents short form poetry about moths. You can read them in the latest Poetry Pea Journal 1:25. show notes I can’t continue to offer this podcast without a little bit of financial help. You can become a member, purchase one of our journals, or buy us a coffee . Please consider it. Thank you.

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This week, I’m going to be continuing with the theme of death poetry, taking a look at some interesting areas: Japanese prisoners of war, held in Japan and other countries, writing their jisei before their execution Poems written by those about to commit seppuku Poems from the ancient masters of our genre Anyone who doesn’t want to listen to poems on these tough subjects, maybe come back next week...

Today's podcast is about Death Poetry, more specifically * Jisei, * Zekku * Death awareness poetry. It will be the first of a two-part series of podcasts. I’ll share what I’ve learnt with you, read you some poetry and then give you a clue as to what I’ll be expecting next month in the death poem submission period. There will be rabbit holes… Do check out the show notes. Maybe buy us a coffee,...

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This week I want to return to thoughts of the Poetry Pea Anthology , Little Marvels for 2025, which if you’ve been listening to the podcasts this year you’ll know is on the theme of belonging and alienation . Don’t worry, you have time to think about your submissions, your invitation will be arriving at some point later in the year… of course later could be next month or five months away. What you...

A feast of summer haiku & a few senryu too! Join Patricia for original poetry, written by you and for you on this week's podcast. Shownotes

What am I up to this week? Apart from trying to lose those extra kilograms I put on on holiday? Well February is the month of love; the month we celebrate St Valentine’s Day. So today, a little early, or maybe late, depending on when you are joining me, we are going to hear love haiku, senryū, tanka and haibun. For limks and citations please head to the show notes

I want to introduce the theme for this year’s anthology to you. Little Marvels, our annual anthology will be on the theme of  belonging and alienation . Speaking of belonging, if you want to belong in the anthology you need to sign up for our mailing list , as it is by invitation only and only people on the list will be invited. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast please consider making a donation via...

What poetry would you write to the love of your life? Have a listen Write your love a poem See what ocmes back Let me know... Shownotes

Some poems for you to contemplate and perhaps wonder: Why is this poet not considered one of the great masters of the Japanese short form Could you have lived as he did What brings you joy in life Now perhaps you're inspired to write some haiku / senryu or even tanka. Shownotes

Get some expert advice on how to write scifiku Be ready for the submission period 1-15 Feb 2025 Write Check out the submission diary . Shownotes

If you want a how to write split sequences I have a workshops for you by Peter Jastermsky. Today you will hear: Solo sequences Collaborative sequences A sequence by host Patricia and Peter Jastermsky Hope you enjoy it. show notes