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Poetry Pea
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Poetry Pea is a poetry podcast from www.poetrypea.com. It features haiku and senryu and other Japanese short form poetry. There are lots of free writing resources, workshops from experts, readings of original poetry, haiku and senryu, as well as prompts and writing exercises. You can submit your haiku or senryu to Patricia and be featured on the podcast and in the Poetry Pea Journal. Let’s write together.

  1. 1d ago

    S9E36 Poetry Pea Video Prompt A Reading of Haiku, Senryu, and short poems

    Welcome to the Poetry Pea July Video Prompt, featuring a wonderful collection of haiku, senryū and short poetry selected and curated by guest editor Matt Snyder. Thank you Matt. This month’s episode comes to you from the beautiful Lauterbrunnen Valley in Switzerland — Tolkien’s Rivendell — where the July Video Prompt was filmed. Patricia begins with a bonus poem of her own before sharing the poems chosen by Matt for this episode and the forthcoming Poetry Pea Journal 3:26. There's a little mention of Patricia’s insistence that a kigo, or seasonal word, is essential when writing haiku. You may disagree — and that’s perfectly fine. Poetry needs a little healthy disagreement now and then! If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, leave a review wherever you listen, or head over to YouTube and leave a comment. And if you’d like to support Poetry Pea, you can find membership and donation links in the show notes. Thank you for listening, and most importantly, keep writing. Poets featured: Sandip Chauhan Alicia Samson Soumya Mukherjee Joanna Ashwell Lakshmi Iyer Tracy Davidson Rohan Buettel Valerie Green David Cox Kim Klugh Vikram Kolmannskog Editor’s Choice Neena Singh Yvonne Hardenbrook, Haiku in English the first hundred years, Kacian, Rowland and Burns Jennifer Sutherland, Chrysanthemum, Issue 27 from April 2020 Dina E Cox, Full of Moonlight, Haiku Society of America 2016 Member’s Anthology. Linda L Ludwig, Little Marvels, 2024 Sōseki trs Ueda[i] Fred Schofield, Blithe Spirit, Vol. 9 No.2 June 1999 Bona M Santos, PPJ Autumn 2020 Ben Oliver, an Honourable mention from journal 3:24 Daniela Misso, from episode 22 of the fourth series. Roberta Beach Jacobson, PPJ Autumn 2020 Bisshie [i] Modern Japanese Haiku Makoto Ueda, University of Toronto Press, 1976

    S9E36 Poetry Pea Video Prompt A Reading of Haiku, Senryu, and short poems

  2. Sep 7

    S9E35 Renku Reading from the Poetry Pea community A Poetry Pea summer Classic

    This week on Poetry Pea Summer Classics, we're revisiting one of the most joyful forms of Japanese linked verse: renku. Sit back and enjoy readings of three collaborative renku created by members of the Poetry Pea community: Drinking Moonrise, Wing to Wing, and Spring Table. These beautifully crafted linked poems demonstrate how individual voices can come together to create something richer than the sum of their parts. If today's episode inspires you, you'll find these renku, along with many more haiku, senryu, tanka and haibun, in the Poetry Pea Journal back catalogue. Links are in the show notes. Get involved with the Poetry Pea Video PromptHave you written your poem yet? Every month there’s a brand-new Poetry Pea Video Prompt to spark your creativity. To submit your poem, simply leave it in the comments beneath the YouTube Video Prompt. If your poem isn't in the comments, it hasn't been entered for consideration. If our guest editor selects your poem/s they’ll be published in a future Poetry Pea Journal and featured in a podcast episode. Support Poetry PeaIf you enjoy the Poetry Pea Podcast and would like to help keep independent poetry and podcasts thriving, please consider becoming a member, making a small donation, buying us a coffee, volunteering your time, or simply recommending the podcast to a friend. Sharing episodes on social media and leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts also helps more people discover the Poetry Pea community. Thank you for listening and for being part of Poetry Pea. Keep writing!

  3. Aug 31

    S9E34 Vandana Parashar reads from Alone, I Am Not A Poetry Pea Summer Classic

    Take a journey into the beautifully observed world of poet Vandana Parashar in this Poetry Pea Summer Classic. Originally recorded as part of our popular reading series, Vandana reads from her acclaimed collection Alone, I Am Not, sharing poems rich in humanity, quiet insight and the extraordinary moments hidden within everyday life. We also celebrate the publication of her more recent collection, We, the People, a book that continues her thoughtful exploration of the lives we share. Check out the link in the show notes. Whether you're discovering Vandana's work for the first time or returning to enjoy it again, this episode is a reminder of why her poetry resonates with readers around the world. In this episode: • Vandana Parashar reads from Alone, I Am Not 🎥 Join this month's Poetry Pea Video Prompt on YouTube. Watch our guest editor's short film, write a haiku, senryū or tanka inspired by it, and post your poem in the comments. Selected poems may be featured in a future Poetry Pea Journal and read on the podcast. ☕ Enjoying the podcast? Please consider supporting Poetry Pea by becoming a member, buying me a virtual coffee, or making a small PayPal donation. Your support helps keep the podcast, journals and our thriving poetry community growing. Subscribe for weekly conversations, readings and discussions celebrating haiku, senryū, tanka and Japanese short-form poetry from poets around the world.

    S9E34 Vandana Parashar reads from Alone, I Am Not A Poetry Pea Summer Classic

  4. Aug 24

    S9E33 David J Kelly Reads short poetry from his book small hadron divider: A Poetry Pea Summer Classic

    Join us for a special summer replay of the Poetry Pea Podcast featuring award-winning haiku poet David J Kelly reading from his acclaimed collection small hadron divider, a Touchstone Distinguished Books Honourable Mention. In this thoughtful and engaging episode, David explores the fascinating meeting point of science and poetry. Inspired by the six flavours of quarks and the forces that bind the universe together, small hadron divider is a collection that reveals the extraordinary within the everyday. Hear David read from the book and talk about the ideas, craft and curiosity that shaped this remarkable work. Whether you're discovering David's poetry for the first time or returning to a favourite episode, this replay offers an inspiring glimpse into contemporary English-language haiku at its finest. While you're listening, why not visit the Poetry Pea YouTube channel and take part in this month's Video Prompt? Every month poets from around the world write haiku inspired by a short film. Simply leave your poem in the comments beneath the Video Prompt video. Selected poems may be featured in a future Poetry Pea Journal and on a forthcoming podcast. If you enjoy what we do, please consider supporting Poetry Pea. Your membership or donation helps us continue producing free weekly podcasts, publishing the Poetry Pea Journal, hosting online readings and workshops, and celebrating the wonderful world of haiku. You can support us by becoming a member or by buying us a coffee. Every contribution, however small, helps keep Poetry Pea growing. Thank you for listening, and happy writing!

    S9E33 David J Kelly Reads short poetry from his book small hadron divider: A Poetry Pea Summer Classic

  5. Aug 18

    S9E32 Tyrone McDonald reads Haiku - A Poetry Pea Summer Classic

    In this special summer replay, Patricia McGuire welcomes acclaimed haiku poet Tyrone McDonald for a memorable Poetry Pea reading and conversation. Tyrone's haiku explore family, identity, race, music, memory and the natural world with remarkable clarity and emotional depth. From the unforgettable morning fog / when my embryo... had gills to poems of jazz, gratitude, homecoming and history, his work demonstrates the power of the short poetic forms. Along the way, we consider Ferris Gilli's thoughts on resonance in haiku and hear Etheridge Knight's famous observation that making jazz swing in seventeen syllables "ain't no square poet's job." Whether you're discovering Tyrone McDonald for the first time or revisiting this Poetry Pea favourite, this episode offers a masterclass in contemporary English-language haiku and the quiet power of saying just enough. In this episode: • Tyrone McDonald reads a selection of his published haiku If you enjoy the Poetry Pea Podcast, please consider supporting the show through membership, Buy Me a Coffee or PayPal. Your support helps keep these conversations, readings and poetry resources freely available to the haiku community worldwide.

    S9E32 Tyrone McDonald reads Haiku - A Poetry Pea Summer Classic

  6. Aug 10

    S9E31 Lorraine Padden reads from her book of Short Poetry - Upwelling. A Poetry Pea Summer Classic

    This week on Poetry Pea, we're revisiting one of the highlights from our much-loved reading series. Join acclaimed poet Lorraine Padden as she reads from her beautiful collection Upwelling, sharing poems rich in observation, memory and the quiet moments that so often inspire haiku and related forms. Whether you're discovering Lorraine's work for the first time or returning to this favourite episode, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy a thoughtful poetry reading and celebrate the craft of concise, image-rich writing. As Poetry Pea takes a gentle summer stroll through the archives, we're delighted to bring this memorable reading back to you. If you enjoy the podcast, please follow, leave a review, and share it with your poetry-loving friends. Your support helps Poetry Pea continue to champion haiku, senryū, tanka and haibun from poets around the world.

    S9E31 Lorraine Padden reads from her book of Short Poetry - Upwelling. A Poetry Pea Summer Classic

  7. Aug 3

    S9E30 Reid Hepworth reads from The Improbability of Sea Monkeys Award Winning Haiku & Haibun at Poetry Pea

    Join us for a special Poetry Pea Salon recording featuring Reid Hepworth reading from her award-winning collection, The Improbability of Sea Monkeys. Reid's book has received an HSA Merit Book Award, recognised for its evocative haiku and haibun, its honest exploration of identity and memory, and its vivid portrayal of growing up in the 1960s and 70s. In this Poetry Pea Salon event, Reid shares her poems and the stories behind them. 📖 About the collection: The Improbability of Sea Monkeys is a deeply personal journey through childhood, history, identity and belonging, told through the precise and powerful lens of haiku and haibun. For a link to Reid Hepworth's award-winning collection: see the show notes. 🌱 Support Poetry Pea: If you enjoy these podcasts and would like to help keep Poetry Pea growing, you can support the podcast through membership, Buy Me a Coffee or a donation. 🎧 Subscribe for weekly poetry podcasts featuring haiku, senryu, tanka, haibun and conversations with poets from around the world.

    S9E30 Reid Hepworth reads from The Improbability of Sea Monkeys Award Winning Haiku & Haibun at Poetry Pea

  8. Jul 27

    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 Green Clive Grewcock Sheikha A Susan Andrews Cynthia Anderson Emil Karla  Peter Jastermsky Adele Gallogly  Steve Bahr Gavin Austin Deborah A Bennett Rowan Beckett Minor Jill Muhrer Michael Muller Stephanie Zepherelli Lee Hudspeth Jacek Margolak Neena Singh CX Turner Jamie Wimberley Sara Winteridge Robert Witmer Anna Yin Nitu Yumnam Pegah Rahmati Nezhad Deborah Karl-Brandt Lori Kiefer Martina Matijević Rob McKinnon Lorraine Haig Tony Williams Rupa Anand Kimberly Kuchar Mary Oishi Rebecca Upjohn Katie Montagna  Maria Cristina Pulvirenti Jenny Shepherd Norman Silver Lisa Billa Jennifer L Blanck Marc Brimble Mariangela Canzi  Erin Castaldi Tim Cremin Christopher Seep Laurinda Lind Johnny Moran petro ck Tracy Davidson Melissa Dennison Joan C. Fingon Mark Forrester Denisa Hanšutová Jon Hare Maeve O'Sullivan Florence Heyhoe Louise Hopewell Lakshmi Iyer Celia Jenkins Deborah Karl-Brandt Mark Gilbert Arvinder Kaur Rohan Buettel Richard Tice Biswajit Mishra David Green

    S9E29 One Line Haiku & Senryu The Judges' Choices and the best of the submissions
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Poetry Pea is a poetry podcast from www.poetrypea.com. It features haiku and senryu and other Japanese short form poetry. There are lots of free writing resources, workshops from experts, readings of original poetry, haiku and senryu, as well as prompts and writing exercises. You can submit your haiku or senryu to Patricia and be featured on the podcast and in the Poetry Pea Journal. Let’s write together.

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