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Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Sep 12

The winners are in — now read the commentaries….

Our judges reflect on what made each #Summer Competition winning #haiku rise to the surface

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Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Aug 31

The results are in!

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SUMMER COMPETITION 2025 RESULTS | home

The Summer '25 Competition Edition of the Wales Haiku Journal

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Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Aug 15

Like the many varied cicada calls in this haiku, we look forward to celebrating the myriad voices we’ve already encountered as we delve into the entries for our Summer Competition ☀️.

If you’d like to enter, you can find all the details @

www.waleshaikujournal.com/summercompetition2025

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Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Aug 12

As well as our haiku competition running until August 15th, so is this one over at the Society of Classical Poets. A free entry comp for those working within the 5-7-5 format with a $200 prize!

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The Society of Classical Poets 2025 Haiku Competition | Society of Classical Poets

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Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Aug 12

Just 3 days left to submit!😍
#haiku #summercompetition

Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Jun 12

We are delighted to invite haiku #writers from around the world to take part in the Wales Haiku Journal 2025 Summer Competition. We welcome you to join us in celebrating the season, wherever you are, through the meditative form of #haiku.

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Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Aug 12

Passiflora, also called passionflowers, bloom in intricate starbursts, drawing every eye to their fleeting display.

A striking botanical term used to vivid effect in this #haiku.

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#summerpoem #waleshaikujournal #micropoetry

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Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Aug 10

Vernal pools — also called ephemeral pools — are seasonal wetlands that appear in spring, teem with life, and vanish as the weather warms…

Another fascinating phrase from the natural world used effectively to create a deeply reflective #haiku.

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Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Aug 9

A haunting, twilight-haiku by Gavin Austin. A moment where nature's mysteries unfold in the fading light, capturing the essence of place and sound.

You can find this and more in our Summer Edition—link in bio☀️

#haiku #haikucommunity #poetrycommunity #summervibes #micropoetry #waleshaikujournal

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Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Aug 6

A sky unfolds in miniature in this graceful #haiku by Adrian Bouter. Part of our Summer Edition: waleshaikujournal.com/summer2025

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MarkgZero @markgzero.bsky.social · Aug 1

Honoured to have a couple of #haiku* in the beautiful Summer 2025 issue of @waleshaiku.bsky.social. Thanks to editors Joe Woodhouse & @loverpoetic.bsky.social. Congrats to all who appear. Available to view free at www.waleshaikujournal.com
* Great to have a Welsh poem in there! 1/2

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Mike Fainzilber @mfainzilber.bsky.social · Aug 3

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prayer flags
footsteps
in the wind

🙏 to editors Joe Woodhouse and Luci Turner for including this one in the Summer 2025 issue of @waleshaiku.bsky.social

#SenryuSunday

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The Summer '25 Edition of the Wales Haiku Journal

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AdLibby @adlibby.bsky.social · Aug 3

Very much enjoyed reading @WalesHaiku summer issue. Grateful to editors, @loverpoetic.bsky.social
and @joewoodhouse.bsky.social for including these two #haiku

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Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Aug 2

A vivid, rain-soaked #haiku from Antoinette Cheung. A haiku that imaginatively encapsulates our deep connection with nature and its cycles.

You can read this and many others in our Summer Edition @ www.waleshaikujournal.com/summer2025

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Tina Mowrey @tmmowrey.bsky.social · Jul 31

So glad to be submitting again and extremely pleased to feature in Wales Haiku Journal, Summer 2025 with a plethora of incredibly talented poets. #haiku #poetry #micropoetry @waleshaiku.bsky.social

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Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Aug 1

The elision of joy found both in nature and nurture, expressed in a memorable #haiku. This gem from JonMcInerney is nestled amongst many others in our Summer Edition, which you can find here:

www.waleshaikujournal.com/summer2025

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Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Aug 1

This transportive #haiku from Srinivasa Rao Sambangi takes us into the middle of a lullaby.

This is one of the many Summer haiku gathered for our latest journal, which you can read here www.waleshaikujournal.com/summer2025

#poetrycommunity

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Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Jul 31

☀️ It's here!
 The Summer 2025 Edition of Wales #Haiku Journal is live, filled with global voices and unique evocations of Summer. Like this one by Bryan Rickert.

Join us, and celebrate summer in every line…

www.waleshaikujournal.com/summer2025

#HaikuCommunity #poetrycommunity #newissue

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Zachery May @zacherymay.bsky.social · Jul 31

Reading through this wonderful online haiku journal curated by @waleshaiku.bsky.social . When you have time, look through it (you may also find one of my haiku!).

www.waleshaikujournal.com/summer2025

#haiku #senryu #haibun #poetry #micropoems #waleshaikujournal

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The Summer '25 Edition of the Wales Haiku Journal

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Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Jul 31

☀️ New haiku, new voices, new season. The WHJ Summer 2025 Edition is out today.
 📖 Dive in: www.waleshaikujournal.com/summer2025

#haiku #PoetryCommunity #Newissueday

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The Summer '25 Edition of the Wales Haiku Journal

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Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Jul 30

Our Summer Edition is out tomorrow! Meanwhile, here’s a meditation on our relationship with the natural world.

Missed the deadline for this Summer’s Edition?

No worries! Our Summer #Haiku Competition is open until August 15th…

www.waleshaikujournal.com/summercompetition2025

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Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Jul 5

A #haiku about family and the protection loved ones provide. Our thanks to Jo McInerney for this heartening haiku 😍

For more moments like this, and for information about our Summer Competition, head over to

#poetrycommunity

www.waleshaikujournal.com

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Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Jun 28

A #haiku about growing up; about pushing yourself out of your comfort zone; about resilience, all encapsulated in a rather adorable moment. Our thanks to Stephanie for this one, featured in our Spring Edition ‘25 🦩

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Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Jun 27

There are just a few days left to #submit to our Summer Edition, but if that’s a bit of a squeeze, there’s still a solid six weeks left to enter our inaugural Summer #haiku #competition ☀️.

To discover more details, head to waleshaikujournal.com

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Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Jun 27

There are just a few days left to #submit to our Summer Edition, but if that’s a bit of a squeeze, there’s still a solid six weeks left to enter our inaugural Summer #haiku #competition ☀️.

To discover more details, head to waleshaikujournal.com

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Wales Haiku Journal @waleshaiku.bsky.social · Jun 27

Happy Friday haiku poets, new and experienced!

This week’s #prompt: poppy / poppies

Tag #WalesHaikuJournal and please read/share others that participate💖

We’re ready to follow wherever your creativity goes.
#haiku #senryu

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