Author: Ramesh Anand

Ramesh Anand is a manager from Bangalore, India. He works for Philips healthcare as a manufacturing test strategist. His haiku, tanka and haiga have appeared in 15 countries and translated to 8 foreign languages. He released his first book of haiku poetry in 2012 called Newborn Smiles, published by Cyberwit. Akita Sakigake Shimpo President Award, Honorable mention in International Matsuo Bash? Award, Dr. Sandeep Chauhan Commendable Prize by RLP Award 2013 are his latest awards. He blogs at http://ramesh-inflame.blogspot.com/

how long
can a robin hold its song
in autumn
my late father’s words
stirring my soul

calm mist
the cowbells
marching

with my child
on my shoulder, I walk
in the long rain
carrying the heaviness
of shattered dreams