election crisis—
the chess king hides behind
the pawns
Author: Ibrahim Nureni
Ibrahim Nureni is a researcher, critic, book reviewer, and poet whose work has appeared in several haiku journals, including Modern Haiku, The Mamba, Shamrock, Asahi Haikuist Network, and Acorn. His work has also received recognition in contests, such as the 2025 San Francisco International Competition for Senryu and the 2025 Haiku International Association (HIA) Haiku Contest.