A Spring Haibun
In Japan’s 72 traditional micro seasons, winter gradually hints at giving way to spring with rain moistening the soil, mists that linger, and the surfacing of hibernating insects. In Tokyo, … Continue readingA Spring Haibun
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August 2024 Haiku
I don’t know what to say about this month without swearing. Megaquake alert, multiple typhoons, a rice shortage, ridiculous heat and humidity…all we need now is Godzilla to awaken in … Continue readingAugust 2024 Haiku
Rainy Season: Haiku July 2024
Rainy season has officially ended in Tokyo. While summer can be grim here, rainy season for me is even grimmer. It’s peak migraine season for starters. I swear I have … Continue readingRainy Season: Haiku July 2024
Insomnia & Summer Romance: Haiku June 2024
A SUMMER THING the darkness sweats cicada calls our sweet nothings darkness rising… thinking her words cicada fall silent INSOMNIA 1am the caffeine-nap bites back 2am the dog chases … Continue readingInsomnia & Summer Romance: Haiku June 2024
Haiku Word Choices
This post is going to start by stating the obvious: word choice is important for all writing. But it could be argued that the shorter the piece, the more precise … Continue readingHaiku Word Choices
March 11
MARCH 11: A HAIBUN The Ginza Line was pulling out of Ueno Station when the quake hit, jolting the train to a hard stop, then vibrating it like a car … Continue readingMarch 11