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  • A Peacock’s Cry seasons of haiku

    A Peacock’s Cry
    seasons of haiku

    With the Grace of God and the good wishes of family and friends, I’m delighted to announce the release of my 3rd poetry book, A Peacock’s Cry: seasons of haiku.

    This collection traces the delicate arc of the seasons through a curated selection of my haiku published all over the world.

    The Foreword by Alan Summers, in his inimitable perfect style, and a brilliant essay on kigo by Pravat Kumar Padhy, both my mentors, have enriched this book beyond words. The aesthetic cover design is by dear friend Teji Sethi and the sketches inside are by the talented Priti Aisola who has drawn the kigo inspired by Gond art. The Editors of journals where these haiku were first published are thankfully acknowledged for their guidance and support.

    My deepest gratitude to dear Kala Ramesh for her glowing testimonial, and to Vandana Parashar, Geethanjali Rajan, Charlotte Digregorio, and Hidenori Hiruta San for their thoughtful blurbs that grace the book

    Ravi Kiran, whose constant support & push made this book a reality—I can never thank enough. Thanks to Sh. Abhishek Agarwal of Sambhavna Prakashan for his labor of love.

    It would be my honor to receive your thoughts and feedback. I would be truly grateful for your reviews on Amazon.

    Now available here:
    https://www.amazon.in/dp/9382673865

    APeacocksCry #Haiku #PoetryBook #NaturePoetry #BookRelease #SeasonsOfHaiku

  • Petals Journal

    Delighted to be in the musical Petals Journal – a Waka Anthology of the Waka Society of America 2025 with 5 #waka. #Waka is the ancient form of Japanese poetry and forerunner of #tanka.

    Grateful to dear an’ya, Editor for the guidance and for featuring my five verses in the beautiful premier e-book.

    Congratulations to all founding members & the featured #poets.

  • Seashores journal

    seashores, an international journal to share the spirit of haiku, is a print journal published from Ireland. #HaikuSpirit

    Delighted to have a #haiku featured in issue # 14, April 2025:

    milkman’s whistle
    the mynah opens
    its yellow beak

    Grateful to Gilles Fabre, Editor for the selection.

    Congratulations to all featured #poets.

  • Autumn Moon Haiku Journal

    Delighted to be in the beautiful #AutumnMoon Haiku Journal, Volume 8:2 Spring/Summer 2025 issue.

    Grateful to dear Astrid Andreescu & Kristen Lindquist, Co-Editors for the acceptance & publication of two of my #haiku with #Hindi translations. Fond regards to dear Bruce Ross, Founder (emeritus).

    Congratulations to all featured #poets.
    https://www.autumnmoonhaiku.com/

  • Ribbons Spring/Summer 2025

    Delighted that #Ribbons Spring/Summer: Volume 21 Number 1 issue features my #tanka & #tankaprose. Ribbons is the prestigious tanka journal of the #TankaSociety of America.

    Grateful to dear Susan Weaver, Editor & Liz Lanigan, Tanka Prose Editor for the acceptance & publication. Tanka below:

    summer holidays
    a red-vented bulbul flies
    across the border
    I wait, visa in hand
    for a day’s pilgrimage

    Tanka Prose I will share separately. Congratulations to all featured poets.

    Photo: 🙏 Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara🙏Pakistan
    Prayers for peace!

  • Sakura Haiku Challenge 2025

    Honoured to have 2 #haiku published by the Consulate General of Japan in Toronto today as #Sakura haiku challenge 2025 entries.

    Grateful to them for the acceptance & publication. Congratulations to all featured #poets.

    Photo courtesy son Prakarsh Singh from Seattle where sakura blooms.

  • Cattails April 2025

    Cattails April 2025 issue is out!

    Thrilled to have a #haiku & a #haiga in the beautiful journal. Grateful to dear Geethanjali Rajan-Haiku Editor, Lavana Kray-Haiga Editor, and dear Sonam Chhoki, Editor-in-Chief, & Mike Montreuil, Managing Editor.

    a lone boat
    oars the sunrise…
    misty hills

    Both the haku and haiga are inspired by Sukhna Lake

    Congratulations to all featured #poets & artists.

  • Espacio Luna Alfanje

    May #Plaquette of Espacio Luna Alfanje is out from Chivilcoy, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

    Grateful to Jorge Alberto Giallorenzi, Editor for featuring my son Prakarsh’s photograph on the cover page with a haiku by Florin Ciobica in #Romanian, English & #Spanish.

    forest bathing
    my granddaughter counts
    shades of green

    Congratulations dear Prakarsh & Florian! A meeting of India, Romania & Argentina! 💕

  • Creative Inspirations

    CreativeInspirations, Poetry Publication May/June 2025 issue has arrived.

    Grateful to dear Rev. Maurice J. Reynolds, Owner-Editor for the publication of my two #haiku and a #tanka.

    It’s a beautiful issue replete with poetry from all over the world, and lovely photographs. The website has information on new features and opportunities for poetry submission.

    Congratulations to all featured #poets.

  • Wales Haiku Journal

    The #WalesHaikuJournal #Spring 2025 Edition is now live. It takes us through the season, from Spring Stirs, through Spring Sings, to Spring Settles. The journal received a record 2620 poems from 317 poets living in six continents.

    Kudos to Joe Woodhouse & CX Turner Luci, Co-Editors, for such a beautiful issue filled with the joys of Spring. Grateful to have a #haiku featured in Spring Sings.

    Congratulations to all poet #friends.

    https://www.waleshaikujournal.com/