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nicole mathew's avatar

Haiku is one of my favorite forms of poetry -- I love everything about it. Definitely looking forward to more Haiku Sundays, Robbie!

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Robbie Westacott's avatar

Sorry for the slow reply, Nicole! Thanks so much for the positive feedback. Please do send me a message if you'd like to feature a poem or two in future issues!

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Alexis David's avatar

I love the slowing down that haiku (and specially these haikus) invites and the quiet attention to the natural world. Thank you for bringing this project into the world 🌸

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Robbie Westacott's avatar

Same here. Thanks so much for contributing, Alexis!

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Laura Webb's avatar

These really complement one another. Taken as a whole they have a sense of being light, airy, floating. I suppose January is a time of limbo, we're looking back at the year just gone and waiting for the weather to improve so we can make the most of the year to come! Thanks for featuring my work.

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Robbie Westacott's avatar

Thanks, Laura. And thanks so much for sharing such a great poem for this first issue. I agree they all work together really well to build a nice vivid theme. Looking forward to working with you again in future issues!

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Brenda's avatar

Love the idea! I happen to have recently posted a haiku on my page. Can i share with you?

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Robbie Westacott's avatar

Thanks, Brenda! Yes please do send me a message about this. I'd love to feature some of your work!

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Marjorie Apple's avatar

I've been chronicling my life in Haiku for well over a decade. I use it as a daily meditation--a way to refocus on the present. I usually use the 13-syllable Japanese form (5-3-5) but if I need 17-syllables to express the impression, I'll use the anglicized haiku form. I'd be happy to contribute.

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Robbie Westacott's avatar

Nice to hear from you, Marjorie. Thank you for the insights. That sounds great!

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