Beverly Acuff Momoi has written many forms of poetry but now focuses on Japanese short forms. Her work is included in numerous journals and anthologies. Her haiku collection, how the wind sighs (Red Moon Press, 2023) was awarded first place in the Haiku Society of America's Merit Book Awards, and her haibun collection, Lifting the Towhee's Song, is available online as a Snapshot Press eChapbook Award winner.
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Ooh I love this. Quite a world-building haiku that takes me to another place and another time, and still rooted in common human experience. Love the almost surreal aspect of it.
…and thank you for your kind replies to messages… As I’m just beginning to savor tinywords, I’m finding great comfort in the range of things you’ve posted here over the years.
Ooh I love this. Quite a world-building haiku that takes me to another place and another time, and still rooted in common human experience. Love the almost surreal aspect of it.
Thank you, Agnes! I’m so glad to hear how it touched you.
Nice one! A velcro-ku that stuck with me all morning. Thanks.
Thank you so much, Billie — that means a lot!
…and thank you for your kind replies to messages… As I’m just beginning to savor tinywords, I’m finding great comfort in the range of things you’ve posted here over the years.
Thank you, Mark… I’m so glad some of my poems speak to you.
Such a beautiful ku.
Thank you, Joanna!
just talking recently about childhood memory – Mom said I know where you when I see our dog in a neighbor’s yard
your lines took me back to a happy place!
I’m so glad to hear that, Alma!
So moving—and well crafted!
Thank you, Marion!