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Winning Alphabet Box #writers receive the Anaïs Nin Prize of at least $100 USD. Submissions open Febuary 21 via AlphabetBox.com #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #writing #callforsubmissions #cnf #flashfiction #litmag #anaisnin #poetry #essays #creativity
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Alphabet Box (Submits Open Feb 21) @alphabetbox.bsky.social · 6d
February 21... the next submission window opens for Alphabet Box @alphabetbox.bsky.social Please repost. Thank you.

#AnaisNin #Prize #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #writers #poets #essayists #essays #poetry #fiction #nonfiction #microfiction #micropoetry #writing #writerslife #creativewriting
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February 21... the next submission window opens for Alphabet Box @alphabetbox.bsky.social Please repost. Thank you.

#AnaisNin #Prize #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #writers #poets #essayists #essays #poetry #fiction #nonfiction #microfiction #micropoetry #writing #writerslife #creativewriting
February 9, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Haiku Crush announces it will increase honorariums in 2026. #poets #writers
haikucrush.bsky.social Haiku Crush @haikucrush.bsky.social · Dec 1
#Haiku is alive!

We're back and have a new plan @HaikuCrush for 2026. It's this... Profits from our #anthology sales at TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku will go into increasing honorariums awarded by the judges. Let us know what you think. Thanks.

#giftidea #poetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity #senryu
The Best Haiku international, annual anthology's front cover for the 2025 book is pictured showing red dogwood "berries" with green leaves, and young acorns from an oak tree.
December 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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On reality dating shows. #realitydating.
December 27, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Henry Miller. #henrymmiller
rebeccabradvica.bsky.social Rebecca Bradvica @rebeccabradvica.bsky.social · Dec 26
“One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”

#HenryMiller
December 27, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Judges at HaikuCrush.com select top #haiku in annual search.
haikucrush.bsky.social Haiku Crush @haikucrush.bsky.social · Nov 23
The judges @haikucrush.bsky.social are delighted to share... Edward Cody Huddleston #Georgia U.S. is 2025's Grand Prize winner in our int'l search!

His #haiku are in The Best Haiku #anthology at tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/ Other countries may vary.

#haikusunday #haikufeels #haikuchallenge #giftidea
For the first time, the judges at HaikuCrush.com selected one poet's three #haiku for publication in the annual, international The Best Haiku #anthology. Pictured is Edward Cody Huddleston standing next to a fence with a sign attached that thanks visitors to Fernbank Forest in #Atlanta, #Georgia United States. White oak, tulip poplar and loblolly pine trees grow up to 48 meters or 156 feet in this forest. "I love haiku for the brevity and power of the medium. Moments that would be otherwise lived only once become immortal through the art," he says. Edward's three haiku -- "after the breeze... ", "morning dew... " and "graveside service... " are published in The Best Haiku 2025 Collection 5 #book, now available at http://tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/ (other countries may vary). Visit Edward's website at echuddleston.com and follow him on Twitter/X. #poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #haikuchallenge #haikufeels #giftidea #fernbank #forest #baxley #atlanta
December 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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The judges @haikucrush.bsky.social announce that Tracy Davidson #England UK won a Grand Mention honorarium for her #haiku in The Best Haiku #book at tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/ Other countries may vary.

"I fell in love with haiku after a workshop by Stanley Pelter in 2010..."

#poetry #haikusaturday
The three judges of HaikuCrush.com are pleased to announce that the #haiku -- "sky full of spring rain... " -- by Tracy Davidson (pictured, wearing red) of #Stratford-upon-Avon in #England UK won a Grand Mention honorarium and is published in The Best Haiku 2025 #anthology. The annual, international book is available now at tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/ Other countries may vary. "I've always enjoyed writing, since school English lessons with my favourite teacher, Mrs Jones..." she recalls. Follow her on Twitter/X. #haikusaturday #poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #haikuchallenge #haikufeels #giftidea #poetrybook
November 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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#Haiku is alive!

The judges @haikucrush.bsky.social are pleased to share... David Oates #Georgia US won a Grand Mention award for his #haiku in The Best Haiku 2025 #anthology: tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/ Other countries may vary.

"I find more and more of my poetry... "

#poetry #haikufeels #giftidea
The three judges at HaikuCrush.com are pleased to announce that two haiku -- "she's gone... " and "skinny dippers... " -- by David Oates (pictured here performing at the microphone, an arm raised high), of #Athens #Georgia, U.S., won a Grand Mention honorarium for The Best Haiku 2025 #anthology. The book is now available at http://TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku/ (Other countries may vary.) "I find more and more of my poetry focused on people and human nature, a rich vein of ore... ," David observes. Follow his writing and performing on his website at davidoatesathensga.com and listen to his #Wordland program on wuga.org/wordland #poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #haikuchallenge #haikufeels #giftidea
November 22, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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The judges @haikucrush.bsky.social are pleased to award thomas david, of #England, a Grand Mention honorarium for his #haiku in The Best Haiku 2025 #anthology at tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/ Other countries may vary.

"I first discovered haiku in 2023..."

#poetry #haikuchallenge #haikufeels #giftidea
"I first discovered haiku and senryu in 2023, through Book of Haikus by Jack Kerouac... , " says thomas david of West Sussex, #England in the U.K. His icon is pictured; a high-contrast, black background with a white, brushed circle that is nearly complete and perfected. Two of his haiku -- "first haircut... " and "screen-free day... " -- were selected by the three judges at HaikuCrush.com for publication in the latest annual, international anthology, The Best Haiku. The book is now available via TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku/ Follow thomas on Instagram @thomas.david575 #poetry #micropoetry #haikuchallenge #haikufeels #poetrycommunity #westsussex #kerouac #giftidea
November 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Cathy Park Hong | Time100
2021 - 2.5 min YouTube video
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#Poetry

youtu.be/Wg1QB44pbbE?...
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December 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Purple love bites and
Crimson lipstick kisses, the
Colour of your love.
#BedroomEyesPrompt #ColourOfYourLove #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity
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October 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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When your friend makes a joke about a title for your next #microfiction and you decide to roll with it.

It's day 346 and this is The Ferret's Waistband.

www.laurenthomas.uk/2025/10/17/m...
An AI generated image of a luxurious bespoke suit shop on Savile Row, with rich mahogany displays, neatly pressed suits in a variety of fine wools and silks, elegant mannequins showcasing tailored jackets and trousers, soft ambient lighting illuminating the opulent interior, and a polished wooden counter, rendered in a realistic photographic style.
October 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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#Haiku is alive!

The judges @haikucrush.bsky.social announced these #poets' haiku have been #shortlisted for possible publication in *The Best Haiku* 2025 anthology.

Tracy Davidson
J. L. Abbott @jeshila.bsky.social
Roger Bonner @bonnerr.bsky.social
and brett brady

More finalists coming tomorrow!
October 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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#Haiku is alive in 2025!

The Judges @haikucrush.bsky.social are pleased to announce these #poets' haiku have been #shortlisted -- are finalists -- for possible publication in *The Best Haiku* annual anthology.

Edward Cody Huddleston
thomas david
and David Oates

More finalists to come tomorrow!
October 16, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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#Haiku is alive in 2025!

3, 2, 1... Midnight tonight is the deadline to enter your haiku at HaikuCrush.com

#callforsubmissions #poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #senryu #monoku #haikuchallenge #haikufeels #poets #writingcommunity #poetrybook #poems #amwriting
Haiku Crush – the annual search for the best haiku
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October 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Reposting this...

Please share or repost this reminder. And don't forget to enter!

The Best #Haiku search ends in 3 days! Submit at haikucrush.com

#callforsubmissions #poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #senryu #monoku #haikusaturday #saturdayhaiku #haikuchallenge #poetrybook #haikufeels
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October 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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#haiku #callforsubmissions
haikucrush.bsky.social Haiku Crush @haikucrush.bsky.social · Sep 20
Time soars, dives + dwells. Then it flew!

The Best #Haiku deadline is in 23 days. $330US awarded, $150 for the top haiku. Submit up to 4 of your best at HaikuCrush.com

#poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #haikusaturday #callforsubmissions #haikuchallenge #haikufeels #writingcommunity #amwriting
Haiku Crush – the annual search for the best haiku
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September 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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#romance #poetry #romantic #haiku...
haikucrush.bsky.social Haiku Crush @haikucrush.bsky.social · Aug 23
#Haiku is alive!

Recently noted by Haiku #Romance @haikuromance.bsky.social... Heart Breaths: Book of Contemporary Haiku and Alan Summers @thehaikutec.bsky.social.
August 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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#poetrycommunity #poetry #haiku...
haikucrush.bsky.social Haiku Crush @haikucrush.bsky.social · Aug 2
#Haiku is alive in 2025! Please retweet, thank you!

The Best Haiku international search is underway. $330USD awarded with a $150 top prize. At least 50 to be chosen by 3 judges for annual #book. Submit up to 4 of your best at haikucrush.com

#poetry #haikuchallenge #haikufeels #callforsubmissions
Haiku Crush – the annual search for the best haiku
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August 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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#haiku ##haikusunday #callforsubmissions @haikucrush.bsky.social...
haikucrush.bsky.social Haiku Crush @haikucrush.bsky.social · Jul 8
Please share, thanks!

The Best #Haiku international search is underway. $330USD of honorariums with a $150 top prize. At least 50 haiku to be selected by 3 judges for annual #anthology. Enter up to four of your best at haikucrush.com

#poetry #senryu #haikuchallenge #haikufeels #callforsubmissions
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July 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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L. M. Shayle @skittishr.bsky.social, thank you for sharing! #Haiku is alive @haikucrush.bsky.social
haikucrush.bsky.social Haiku Crush @haikucrush.bsky.social · Jul 8
Please share, thanks!

The Best #Haiku international search is underway. $330USD of honorariums with a $150 top prize. At least 50 haiku to be selected by 3 judges for annual #anthology. Enter up to four of your best at haikucrush.com

#poetry #senryu #haikuchallenge #haikufeels #callforsubmissions
Haiku Crush – the annual search for the best haiku
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July 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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#CallForSubmissions #poetrycommunity #poetry #senryu #haiku...
haikucrush.bsky.social Haiku Crush @haikucrush.bsky.social · Jul 20
#Haiku is alive! #CallForSubmissions

The 2025 Best Haiku international search is underway. $330US in honorariums with a top $150 award. 50 winners will be selected by three judges for this year's #book. Submit up to four of *your* best haiku (traditional and/or modern) at HaikuCrush.com

Good luck!
Haiku Crush – the annual search for the best haiku
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July 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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From Jonathan Fletcher's #poem -- Brothers -- featured on alphabetbox.com

"You want the birthright of their children."

#writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #poetry #birthright #blueskypoets #skypoets #vsspoem #lifttothesky #poets #writers @tejaswineerc.bsky.social @jmfletcher15.bsky.social
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July 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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#callforsubmissions for #poetrycommunity #poets #poetry #micropoetry #senryu #haiku...
haikucrush.bsky.social Haiku Crush @haikucrush.bsky.social · Jul 4
#Haiku is alive!

Today, we have a #HaikuCrush on Ariel Lawrence! Her poem is such a tapestry. ( カラス translates to crow. )

#poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #writingcommunity #wedding #marriage #cypress #crow #crows
ariellawrence.bsky.social Ariel Lawrence @ariellawrence.bsky.social · Jun 20
Meiji Shrine

Under cypress gates
カラス call from green boughs
as bride and groom walk.

#haiku 1600/ #100dayproject
July 8, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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#poetry #haiku #callforsubmissions @haikucrush.bsky.social
haikucrush.bsky.social Haiku Crush @haikucrush.bsky.social · Jun 29
Question asked: Can I submit #haiku I've already posted on Bluesky to the 2025 Best Haiku search?

Answer... Yes, you own your content on Bluesky. Visit HaikuCrush.com to submit. Please re-post, so others will know, too. Thanks!

#poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #poetry #senryu #callforsubmissions
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July 4, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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Please repost and share. Thank you. #Haiku is alive!
haikucrush.bsky.social Haiku Crush @haikucrush.bsky.social · Jun 18
#Haiku is alive!

The 2025 Best Haiku international search is underway $330USD in honorariums with a top $150 award. 50 winners selected by judges for annual #anthology publication. Submit up to four of *your* best at HaikuCrush.com

#writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #poetry #callforsubmissions
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June 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM