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Poetry Pea is a poetry podcast that features haiku and senryu and other Japanese short form poetry. It includes free writing resources, workshops from experts, readings of original poetry, haiku and senryu, as well as prompts and writing exercises. Listeners can submit haiku or senryu to be featured on the podcast and in the Poetry Pea Journal.
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- 5 days ago1h 5m
S9E29 One Line Haiku & Senryu The Judges' Choices and the best of the submissions
In this episode of Poetry Pea, the leading English-language haiku podcast, Patricia asks can a single line hold an entire world?In this special Poetry Pea podcast, we explore the art of the one-line haiku and senryū through a carefully curated selection of original poems chosen from our latest submission period.Writing a successful one-line poem is far more challenging than it appears. In this episode you'll hear the poems selected for publication, discover why some stood out from hundreds of submissions, and listen to commentary exploring what makes an effective one-liner.This episode also features:Judges' Choices nominations from Clive Grewcock, Lee Hudspeth, Johnny Moran and David GreenCommentary from the Poetry Pea editorial team member and guest contributor Lev HartInsights into the craft of contemporary haiku and senryūWhether you're an experienced haiku poet or just beginning your journey, these original poems demonstrate the precision, surprise and resonance that make one-line haiku so compelling.Poetry Pea is one of the world's leading podcasts dedicated to haiku, senryū and Japanese short-form poetry, featuring poetry readings, interviews, craft discussions and inspiration for writers at every stage.Poet's featured today:John S GreenClive GrewcockSheikha ASusan AndrewsCynthia AndersonEmil Karla Peter JastermskyAdele Gallogly Steve BahrGavin AustinDeborah A BennettRowan Beckett MinorJill MuhrerMichael MullerStephanie ZepherelliLee HudspethJacek MargolakNeena SinghCX TurnerJamie WimberleySara WinteridgeRobert WitmerAnna YinNitu YumnamPegah Rahmati NezhadDeborah Karl-BrandtLori KieferMartina MatijevićRob McKinnonLorraine HaigTony WilliamsRupa AnandKimberly KucharMary OishiRebecca UpjohnKatie Montagna Maria Cristina PulvirentiJenny ShepherdNorman SilverLisa BillaJennifer L BlanckMarc BrimbleMariangela Canzi Erin CastaldiTim CreminChristopher SeepLaurinda LindJohnny Moranpetro ckTracy DavidsonMelissa DennisonJoan C. FingonMark ForresterDenisa HanšutováJon HareMaeve O'SullivanFlorence HeyhoeLouise HopewellLakshmi IyerCelia JenkinsDeborah Karl-BrandtMark GilbertArvinder KaurRohan BuettelRichard TiceBiswajit MishraDavid Green
- 1 weeks ago19 min
S9E28 The Best of June Poetry Pea Video Prompt Haiku & Senryu
In this episode, In this episode of Poetry Pea, the leading English-language haiku podcast, Patricia McGuire shares the haiku and senryū selected from the June 2026 Poetry Pea Video Prompt, beautifully curated by Lakshmi Iyer.Expect poems filled with birdsong, summer heat, nesting season, squirrels, sparrows, warblers and the small moments that make haiku so memorable. Alongside the selected poems, Patricia also reads a collection of bonus sparrow haiku by contemporary poets and classics from Bashō and Buson.If today's episode inspires you, why not join the next Poetry Pea Video Prompt? New prompts appear on the Poetry Pea YouTube channel almost every month, and your haiku could be featured on a future Poetry Pea Podcast and published in the Poetry Pea Journal.Whether you're an experienced haiku poet or just discovering the genre, this episode is a joyful celebration of observation, nature and the Poetry Pea community.Poets featured:Neena SinghRalph MathewsAlicia SamsonRupa AnandRupa AnandReid HepworthVaishnavi RamaswamySusanne UrowitzSeamus O' ConnorMona BediMelissa DennisonJoanna AshwellMary OishiJoshua St. ClaireJo BalistreriBuson, Trs Michael HaldaneKeith EvettsBruce H FeingoldBill FayCraig KittnerIsabel CavesKristen LindquistDavid Oates, PPJSankara JayanthBasho, Trs David Landis Barnhill
- 2 weeks ago39 min
S9E27 Kigo, Kireji and what else makes a haiku a haiku?
What makes a haiku a haiku? Is there really a difference between traditional and contemporary haiku, or have we complicated something that was once quite simple?In this episode of the Poetry Peacast, Patricia explores the essential elements of the Japanese haiku tradition, discussing the must haves of haiku.Drawing on the work of Haruo Shirane, William J. Higginson, Michael Dylan Welch and Robert D. Wilson, she examines why seasonality matters, how the cut creates resonance, and why these techniques continue to give haiku their unique emotional power.Along the way, Patricia analyses poems by Buson, Bashō, Den Sutejo, Katayama Yumiko, Don Baird, Neena Singh, Meera Rehm, Bruce H. Feingold and Bisshie, sharing practical insights that will help you read and write stronger haiku.Whether you're new to haiku or a long-time practitioner, this thoughtful discussion invites you to reconsider what truly defines the genre.In this episode:What kigo really contributes to a haikuThe purpose of the kireji, or cutWhy sensory imagery mattersClose readings of classic and modern haikuPractical inspiration for your own writingSubscribe to the Poetry Peacast for weekly episodes exploring haiku, senryū, tanka, haibun and the craft of Japanese short-form poetry.Support the podcast show notes
- 3 weeks ago30 min
S9E26 Discovering Anne McKay: A Hidden Haiku Voice
In this episode of the Poetry Pea Podcast, Patricia McGuire introduces the remarkable poetry of Anne McKay, an award-winning Canadian poet whose lyrical haiku and haiku-inspired poetry deserve to be much better known.She explores a selection of Anne McKay's haiku, looking at her evocative imagery, her musical use of language, her distinctive use of white space, and the subtle techniques that make her poems linger long after they've been read. Along the way, Patricia reflects on reading haiku aloud, the role of punctuation in contemporary haiku, and white space.Whether you're new to Anne McKay's work or already a fan, this episode offers a thoughtful exploration of a poet whose quiet observations should inspire readers around the world.Don't forget to visit the Poetry Pea YouTube channel and take part in this month's video prompt. Guest editor Matt Snyder is looking forward to reading your haiku, senryū and haibun, and your poem could be selected for publication in the next Poetry Pea Journal and featured on a future Poetry Pea Podcast.If you enjoy the podcast, please follow, rate and leave a review. It helps other poetry lovers discover the show.In this episode:• Anne McKay's haiku and poetic style• Reading haiku aloud• White space, sound and punctuation in haiku• Haiku technique and close reading• This month's Poetry Pea video promptKeep writing.
- Jun 29, 202622 min
S9E25 Haiku & Senryu: Rivers, Bridges and the Journeys Inbetween
Rivers have always carried stories. In this episode of the Poetry Pea Podcast, we follow their winding course through a carefully curated collection of contemporary haiku and senryū, alongside classic poems that continue to inspire writers today.These tiny poems explore rivers as places of connection and separation, memory and movement, peace and conflict. From quiet birdsong to distant sirens, from bridges that unite to waters that divide, each haiku offers a fresh perspective on one of poetry's oldest and richest images.Featured poets:Johnny MoranKim KlughMelissa DennisonMona BediRupa AnandJacek MargolakAnjali WarhadpandePaul CallusLakshmi IyerSandip ChauhanVikram KolmannskogArvinder KaurVaishnavi Ramaswamy, IndiaTony WilliamsCorinne Timmer Minal SaroshIan RichardsonRowan Beckett Minor, PPJ 3:25Anna Maria Domburg-SancristoforoAnthony LusardiRobin RichCaroline Ridley-DuffJanice DopplerOkamoto Kanoko, trs Makoto Ueda Maya DanevaBuson, trs RH Blyth Roger IshiiDavid CoxIf you write haiku, senryū or Japanese short-form poetry, this episode is full of inspiration for your own writing. And don't forget to visit the Poetry Pea YouTube channel to take part in this month's video prompt, guest-edited by Lakshmi Iyer—there's still time to leave your poem in the comments.Subscribe to the Poetry Pea Podcast for weekly episodes celebrating haiku, senryū, haibun, tanka, poetry craft, interviews with leading poets, and practical inspiration for writers at every stage of their journey.See you next week.This week's episode page
- Jun 22, 202639 min
S9E24 Inspired by Nouns, Poety from the Poetry Pea Community
In the final episode of this three-part series on noun poetry, Patricia reads a wonderful collection of listener poems, inspired by the nouns. This episode examines how carefully chosen images can evoke emotion without relying on explanation or abstract language.With practical analysis and inspiring examples, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone looking to write stronger haiku, senryū and short-form poetry.Whether you're a seasoned poet or just beginning your haiku journey, you'll come away with a deeper appreciation of the power of images, the importance of observation and the quiet magic that happens when nouns are allowed to do the work.There's a little bit of homework for you this week, check the show notes.Subscribe to the Poetry Pea Podcast for weekly conversations about haiku, senryū, haibun and the craft of Japanese short-form poetry. And if you enjoy the show, please leave a review and share it with a fellow poet—it really helps the podcast grow.Poets Featured today:Rebecca UpjohnAndrea CiscoJeannie HarkemaRalph MatthewsVaishnavi RamaswamySteve BahrCynthia AndersonSeamus O’ConnorLorraine PaddenKim KlughSusan AndrewsMelissa DennisonJenny ShepherdRupa AnandMark ForresterTony WilliamsAlicia Samson Katie MontagnaChristine Wenk-HarrisonJonathan EnglishEmil KarlaSangita KalarickalElliot DiamondRichard TiceNeena SinghBisshie
- Jun 15, 202632 min
S9E23 The Poetry of Nouns part 2: Can Haiku Sing without Verbs?
Can a haiku be lyrical without relying on verbs? Can a handful of carefully chosen nouns carry all the emotional weight a poem needs?In this second episode exploring the poetry of nouns, Patricia examines how concrete images create resonance, rhythm and lyricism in haiku and senryū. Drawing on poems by:Alan SummersRadostina DragostinovaHifsa AshrafLaura DriscollSharon Lynne YeeMark GilbertPaul mChristopher PeysMáire Morrissey-CumminsLovette CarterKatie MontagnaJames YoungEve CastleKikakuPatricia explores the idea that the reader becomes a co-poet, discovering meaning in the spaces between images.Along the way, you'll hear discussions of the arrested moment, juxtaposition, movement without verbs, and the surprising musicality that emerges from noun-heavy poetry.Whether you're an experienced haiku poet or just beginning your journey into Japanese short-form poetry, this episode offers practical insights into writing more evocative, image-driven work.In this episode:Why concrete nouns can create powerful lyricismHaiku without verbs and the illusion of movementThe role of juxtaposition and reader participationThe "arrested moment" in lyric poetryThe Poetry Pea Podcast is a weekly podcast for haiku, senryū and haibun writers, featuring poetry, craft discussions, interviews and inspiration for poets around the world.Show notes
- Jun 8, 202634 min
S9E22 The Poetry of Nouns: Verbless Haiku and the Power of Suggestion
In this episode of the Poetry Pea Podcast, we explore why haiku has often been described as "the poetry of the noun" and ask whether removing verbs and limiting adjectives can make a poem even more powerful.Through close readings of haiku by John Wills, Elizabeth Searle Lamb, Charles Rossiter, Noel King, Choshi, Anne Curran, and Bisshie, we discover how concrete nouns create atmosphere, emotion and meaning without explanation. We look at Edward Hirsch's idea of the "arrested moment" and Michael Dylan Welch's advice to write not about your feelings, but about what caused them.Can a poem made almost entirely of nouns hold a reader's attention? Can omission create deeper emotional resonance than description? And how we should trust readers to make their own connections?If you write or love haiku, senryū, Japanese poetry, imagist poetry, or minimalist writing, this episode offers practical insights and examples to inspire your own work.Plus, there's a new writing challenge: can you create a noun-heavy, no-verb haiku that invites the reader to join the dots? If you can get it to me by the 16th June, 2026 it might make it into another podcast and the next journal.Join us for an episode about the remarkable power of concrete imagery.Links in the show notes
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