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#Haiku is alive in '25!

The Best Haiku international, annual search awards $330USD, including $150 to the top haiku. Judges are posting 50 winners below who are in the 2025 #anthology. The #book - Collection 5 - is on Amazon via TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku/
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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.

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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
November 23, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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#Haiku is alive!

Tomorrow, we announce our Grand Prize winner of The Best Haiku 2025 search! Collection 5 is available at Amazon + its brick/online partner #bookstores! The link to our U.S. Amazon page is tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku Other countries may vary.

#haikusaturday #haikufeels #haikuchallenge
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November 22, 2025 at 8:28 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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#Haiku is alive!

Tomorrow, we'll start announcing the 4 honorarium winners of The Best Haiku 2025 search. Collection 5 is at Amazon + its brick/online partner #bookstores! The link to our U.S. Amazon page is tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku Other countries may vary.

#poetry #haikufeels #haikuchallenge
The three judges at HaikuCrush.com will begin posting the four honorarium winners of The Best Haiku 2025 search tomorrow (pictured is the new book's front cover). Collection 5 is now available at Amazon and its brick/online partner #bookstores! The link to our U.S. Amazon page is https://TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku Other countries may vary. #poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #haikufeels #haikuchallenge
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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#Haiku is alive in '25!

The three judges @haikucrush.bsky.social are pleased to announce that a haiku by Nina Tulloch of #Wellington #NewZealand is published in The Best Haiku 2025 #anthology, available at tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/

"I stumbled across my love for haiku..."

#poetrycommunity #poetry
The judging panel at HaikuCrush.com is pleased to announce that the #haiku -- "I see the ocean... " -- by Nina Tulloch (pictured wearing headphones) of #Wellington New Zealand is published in The Best Haiku 2025 #anthology book, now available via http://tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/ "I stumbled across my love for haiku when studying Japanese. I especially admire the brilliance of Matsuo Basho's work," she notes. #poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #Basho #Japanese #NewZealand
November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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#Haiku is alive!

The judges @haikucrush.bsky.social are happy to announce that the haiku -- "Peacock's vibrant dance... " -- by Kiara Patel of #Mumbai #India is published in The Best Haiku 2025 #anthology. Now available via tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/

#poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #peafowl
The three-judge panel at HaikuCrush.com is pleased to announce that a #haiku -- "Peacock's vibrant dance... " (pictured is a male peacock showing off its best display of colored-eye feathers) -- by Kiara Patel of #Mumbai #India is published in The Best Haiku 2025 #anthology. Available now via this shortcut link to Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/ #poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #peacock #peafowl
November 20, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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#Haiku is alive in '25!

The judges @HaikuCrush are pleased to announce that two haiku by Joanne Scott of #Ottawa #Ontario #Canada are published in The Best Haiku 2025 #anthology. Now at tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/

"I love haiku for its beautiful minimalist... "

#poetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity
The three judges at HaikuCrush.com are pleased to announce that two #haiku -- "royal autumn... " and "summer's farewell... " -- by Joanne Scott @joanneScottAZ of #Ottawa #Ontario #Canada are published in The Best Haiku 2025 #anthology. The book is now available at http://tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/ "I love haiku for its beautiful minimalist art form. The challenge for the poet is to choose... " #poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #poet
November 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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#Haiku is alive in '25!

The three judges @haikucrush.bsky.social are pleased to announce that a haiku by Herb Tate @herbtate5.bsky.social of #Jersey Channel Islands, is published in The Best Haiku 2025 #anthology, at tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/

#poetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity #unitedkingdom
The three judges at HaikuCrush.com are pleased to announce that the haiku -- "exposed roots... " -- by Herb Tate, of #Jersey Channel Islands UK, is published in The Best Haiku 2025 #anthology. The #book is available at http://tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/ Follow Herb on Bluesky and visit his website at HerbTate.com #poetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity #unitedkingdom #channelislands
November 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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#Haiku is alive!

The judges @haikucrush.bsky.social announce a #haiku by Graham Seal @raggedrascal.bsky.social #Perth #Australia is in The Best Haiku 2025 #anthology on Amazon via tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/

"I like the compression of the haiku and other short poetic forms... "

#poetry #micropoetry
The three judges @HaikuCrush announce that the #haiku -- "Angel Place... " -- by Graham Seal (pictured) of #Perth, Western #Australia, #Noongar, is published in The Best Haiku 2025 international #anthology. This year's #book is available on Amazon via this shortcut link: tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/ "I like the compression of the haiku and other short poetic forms... ," says Graham. Follow him on Bluesky and visit his website at raggedrascal.blogspot.com #poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry
November 19, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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#Haiku is alive in '25!

The judges @haikucrush.bsky.social are pleased to announce a haiku by Gwen Smith @gwensmith0909.bsky.social #Ohio U.S. is in The Best Haiku 2025 int'l collection at TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku/

"There is a joy when you paint the perfect picture... "

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The three judges @haikucrush.bsky.social are pleased to announce that a haiku -- "A buttery voice... ," by Gwen Smith (represented by this angelic avatar) @gwensmith0909.bsky.social of Macedonia #Ohio United States is in The Best Haiku 2025 int'l collection at TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku/ "There is a joy when you paint the perfect picture or emotion with a haiku," notes Gwen. Follow her on Bluesky, and on her Etsy at GwensVintageShoppe.etsy.com #poetry #poetrycommunity #micropoetry
November 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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#Haiku's alive in '25!

The judges @haikucrush.bsky.social are pleased to announce that a haiku by brett brady of #Maui #Hawaii U.S. is in The Best Haiku 2025 #anthology. Now available via tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/

"I read every book I would find on haiku... "

#poetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity
The three judges @HaikuCrush are pleased to announce that a haiku "white owls... " by brett brady of Ha' iku on #Maui Island #Hawaii in the U.S. is in The Best Haiku 2025 #anthology. It's now available at http://TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku/ "I read every book I would find on haiku, including R. H. Blythe and J. W. Hackett... ," recalls brett. Download brett's free book at: thehaikufoundation.org/omeka/items/show/468 and visit his website at 4evrsumr.com #poet #poetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity
November 18, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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#Haiku is alive in '25!

The three judges @haikucrush.bsky.social are pleased to announce that a haiku by Breuna Walker @sincerelybreuna.bsky.social, #Mississippi U.S., is in The Best Haiku 2025 #anthology. Now at tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/

"I fell in love with writing through reading... "

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The three judges @HaikuCrush are pleased to announce that a haiku -- "Under the full moon... " -- by Breuna Walker (pictured) @SincerelyBreuna of #Mississippi #UnitedStates, is published in The Best Haiku 2025 international #anthology. The book is now available at http://TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku/ "I fell in love with writing through reading. I've always imagined stories and emotions coming to life... ," Breuna recalls. Follow her on Bluesky and Twitter/X @SincerelyBreuna She is also on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Goodreads. #poetry #micropoetry #senryu #poetrycommunity
November 17, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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#Haiku is alive in '25!

The three judges @haikucrush.bsky.social are pleased to announce that two haiku by Marcia Nelson Pedde of #BritishColumbia #Canada are in The Best Haiku 2025 int'l #anthology. Available via tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/

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The judging panel @HaikuCrush is pleased to announce that two haiku -- "sleepless night... " and "these limited words... " by Marcia Nelson Pedde (pictured among trees wearing a red hat and a colorful scarf), of #Victoria #BritishColumbia #Canada, are published in The Best Haiku 2025 #anthology. Now available via http://TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku/ "Social media inspired me to delve deeper into the challenges and delights of this mode of expression... and Haiku Crush opened the gates for me to connect with others of like mind and passion!" Marcia notes. Follow Marcia on Mastodon, Instagram and Twitter/X @tomarciamae Or visit the website wolfnowl.com #poets #poetry #micropoetry #senryu #poetrycommunity
November 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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#Haiku is alive in '25!

The judges @HaikuCrush are pleased to announce that the haiku -- "Our cards will land... " -- by Kirk Lawson of #NewYork U.S., is published in The Best Haiku 2025 international #anthology, now at TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku/

#haikusunday #poetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity
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November 17, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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#Haiku is alive!

The three judges @haikucrush.bsky.social are pleased to announce that a haiku by Tracie Renee @tracierenee.bsky.social, #Illinois U.S., is in The Best Haiku 2025 #anthology, now at tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/

"Haiku is the art of the reveal... "

#haikusunday #poetry #micropoetry
The judges at HaikuCrush.com are pleased to announce that the haiku -- "fireflies... " -- by Tracie Renee of Palatine, #Illinois in the United States, is published in The Best Haiku 2025 international #anthology. Now available using this shortcut link to Amazon: http://TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku/ "Haiku is the art of the reveal in imagery-focused lines. When I'm feeling stuck, I ask myself, 'What's the A-Ha! moment in these images?' ... " reveals Tracie. Follow Tracie on Bluesky and via her Linktree. #haikusunday #poetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity
November 16, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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#Haiku is alive!

The judges @haikucrush.bsky.social are pleased to announce a haiku by Julie Parker-Kinsey @mightyathena.bsky.social #Auckland #NewZealand is in The Best Haiku 2025 #book at tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/

"As a disgruntled teenager, I wasn't terribly interested..."

#poetry #haikusunday
The three judges at HaikuCrush.com are pleased to announce that a haiku -- "hushed diving path... " by Julie Parker-Kinsey (pictured) @mightyathena.bsky.social and of #Auckland #NewZealand, is published in The Best Haiku 2025 annual, international anthology. Available at http://TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku/ "As a disgruntled teenager, I wasn't terribly interested or appreciative of poetry in general, much to the chagrin of my English teacher. Writing creative short stories was my happy place... ," she recalls. #poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #haikusunday
November 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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#Haiku is alive!

The three judges @haikucrush.bsky.social are pleased to announce a haiku by Betsy McMillan @ye-olde-wench.bsky.social #Ohio U.S., is in The Best Haiku 2025 int'l #anthology at tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/

"I learned about short-form #poetry in high school... "

#poetry #haikusaturday
The judges at HaikuCrush.com are pleased to announce that a #haiku -- "Leftover parties... " -- by Betsy McMillan of Perry #Ohio, United States, is published in The Best Haiku 2025 international #anthology. The newest annual collection is available via this shortcut link to Amazon: http://TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku/ "I learned about short-form poetry in high school, where I developed a love of limericks and haiku due to their brevity and challenge of making a point in the fewest words possible... ," she explains. You can follow Betsy McMillan on Substack, Bluesky and Facebook, and check out her Linktree, too. #poetrycommunity #poetry #haikusaturday #haikusunday #micropoetry #senryu
November 16, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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The Best #Haiku 2025 is now available at Amazon and its brick/online partner #booksellers! Here's a shortcut to its U.S. Amazon page: tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/ Some countries vary.

#giftidea #poetry #micropoetry #senryu #haikufeels #poetrybook #booklovers #haikusunday #haikusaturday #haikuchallenge
Pictured is the front cover of The Best Haiku 2025 international #haiku #anthology, showing red dogwood tree "berries" mixed with a brown acorn. The book is now available at Amazon and from its brick and online partner booksellers! Here's a shortcut to its U.S. Amazon page: tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/ (some countries may vary). #poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #senryu #monoku #writingcommunity #bookovers #dogwood #acorns #oak
November 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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The three judges @haikucrush.bsky.social are pleased to announce that a #haiku by John Kerl @johnkerl.bsky.social #WashingtonDC US, is in The Best Haiku 2025 int'l #anthology. It's now at tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/

"I've written a little #poetry on and off... "

#haikusaturday #micropoetry #senryu
The three judges of HaikuCrush.com are pleased to announce that a #haiku -- "Four billion years old... " by John Kerl (pictured) of #WashingtonDC United States, is in The Best Haiku 2025 international #anthology. The new #book is available via this shortcut link to Amazon: http://TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku/ "I've written a little #poetry on and off over the years and am proud of (my book) Brevity which narrates several decades in a few dozen pages," he notes. Follow John on Bluesky and via linktr.ee/johnkerl #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #haikusaturday #micropoetry
November 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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#Haiku is alive!

The judges @haikucrush.bsky.social are happy to announce a haiku by Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social #California US, is in The Best Haiku 2025 #anthology, now at tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/

"I have loved reading and writing #poetry since childhood."

#haikusaturday #micropoetry
The three judges at HaikuCrush.com are pleased to announce that a haiku -- "Today he turned four... " -- by Pallavi Jesrani (pictured) of Santa Clara #California, United States, is published in The Best Haiku 2025 international #anthology. This year's Collection 5 book is available at http://TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku/ "I have loved reading and writing poetry since childhood," she says. #haikusaturday #poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry
November 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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#Haiku is alive in '25!

The judges at @haikucrush.bsky.social are pleased to announce: a haiku by Bénédicte Kusendila of Sint-Niklaas #Belgium is in The Best Haiku 2025 international #anthology, available via tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/

"While I, little Béné... observe and do language... "

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The three judges of HaikuCrush.com are pleased to announce that a haiku -- "dewdrops hug... " -- by Bénédicte Kusendila (pictured finishing an origami and smiling), of #Sint-Niklaas #Belgium, is in The Best Haiku 2025 international #anthology. This year's annual collection is available via http://TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku/ "While I, little Béné from Belgium, observe and do language -- *I dream a dream that dreams back at me.* -- by Toni Morrison." You can follow Bénédicte on her Facebook page at Facebook.com/Kusendila #poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #haiku #origami
November 15, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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#Haiku is alive in '25!

The judging panel @haikucrush.bsky.social is pleased to announce that a haiku by David Hoffmann @davidthedreamer.bsky.social #Oregon USA is in The Best Haiku 2025 international #anthology, available at tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/

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A haiku by David Hoffmann of #Oregon, USA -- "The last time I held you... " -- was chosen by the three judges at HaikuCrush.com for publication in The Best Haiku 2025 international, annual #anthology. It's available at http://TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku/ "I believe haiku provides a vast minimalist canvas for the complexity of simple discovery," notes David. You can follow him on both Bluesky and Twitter/X, and visit his website at davidhoffmann.com #poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #poet
November 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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#Haiku is alive!

The three judges @haikucrush.bsky.social are pleased to announce that a haiku by Tama D. Hito @tamadhito.bsky.social, Nassau County #NewYork, is in The Best Haiku 2025 international #anthology. It's available now at tinyurl.com/TheBestHaiku/

#poetrycommunity #poetry #haikufeels
The judges at HaikuCrush.com are pleased to announce that a haiku -- "Early morning breeze... " -- by Tama D. Hito (pictured in a plaid shirt), of Nassau County #NewYork USA, is in The Best Haiku 2025 international #anthology. The newest collection is available via http://TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku/ "Haiku has been part of my life for decades, especially through my friends who are authors, tucked away in music and poetry communities... ," he notes. You can follow Tama on Bluesky and on his website at tamadhito.wordpress.com #poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #haikufeels
November 14, 2025 at 1:23 AM