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Jenn R-J
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Haiku, Senryu and Tanka Poet. Touchstone nominee 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Business Systems Analyst. Host of #SenryuSunday writing prompt
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Our girl turned two years old today. She welcomes birthday wishes from cats, and humans alike.
A black and white tuxedo cat lounges on a wooden staircase in her home.
November 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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This was mine from earlier
A post that reads: Sandwich guy has been acquitted. Lettuce rejoice.
November 7, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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Stop your hope scrolling and just look at this cat’s cute little back foot.
A black and white tuxedo cat lies atop her scratching post. Her left back foot is facing the camera, showing off her cute little toe beans.
November 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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I’m truly honored to have this #senryu poem included in issue #17 of the Turning Japanese column of Suspect Device Zine among such phenomenal poems/poets. Thanks so much to Editor Tim Gardiner for including mine. Click on the link below to read them all.

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A text based image of a poem. The poem reads: ceasefire all roads leading to rubble
November 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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We do have fall colors in Arizona! We just have to drive up a mountain. Today on Mt Lemmon, 45 minutes northeast of Tucson.
A woman stands in a forest of spectacular fall foliage. The trees behind her are covered in leaves of scarlet, orange, and gold. A couples selfie in front of a tree with red and orange leaves. A woman rests on a log in front of a tree with red and gold leaves. A spectacular golden tree
November 3, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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I’m delighted to have this piece make the long list in the latest installment of Haiku Dialogue, with the theme of ‘Music Around the World- Let’s talk about feelings’. Thanks to Guest Editor Deborah Karl Brandt. Click on the link below to read all the poems.

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A text based image of the poem. The poem reads punk rock a generation’s angst fading to grey
October 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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decades later
my Halloween costume
still wreaking terror
#vss365 #senryu #spookysenryu #horrorku
A child stands in a backyard posing for a photo in her Halloween costume. It’s a store bought costume of Raggedy Ann with a plastic doll mask and a red and white dress that reads “I love you” on the front. The costume is unintentionally terrifying.
October 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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I was there!
A woman holds up a protest sign that reads “No lyin’ kings. This isn’t Pride Rock”
October 19, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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Cats against kings.
#caturday
A tuxedo cat poses at home next to a protest sign that reads No lyin’ kings. This isn’t Pride Rock.
October 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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The cat in question.
A black and white tuxedo cat lying atop a brown paper sack. Her expression says “I dare you to take this away from me.”
October 16, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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The AZ CD7 election results have been certified. It’s time for Speaker Johnson to perform his constitutional duty and swear our Representative @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social into office. Enough is enough.
Photo of me standing next to my newly elected representative Adelita Grijalva at a recent event in Tucson.
October 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Delighted to have this piece included in the long list of selections in the latest installment of Haiku Dialogue, with the theme of ‘From apprentice to master or how to walk the path of music’. Thanks so much to Guest Editor Deborah Karl-Brandt

#senryu

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A text based image of a poem. The poem reads two left feet she finds a rhythm all her own
October 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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I’m beyond honored that my poem received an honorable mention in The Haiku Foundation’s Monthly Kukai for September, with the theme of “Pink”. Thanks so much to Beverly Acuff Momoi for her thoughtful commentary. To read the winning poems, click on the link.

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A text based image of the poem. The poem reads bubblegum pink steadying the bicycle my father’s hands
October 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Violeta sends love
A black and white tuxedo cat, lounging on a wooden staircase with her rainbow unicorn.
September 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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I’m thrilled to have this poem make the long list for the latest installment of Haiku Dialogue, with the theme of Island as Metaphor - Utopia and Dystopia. Thanks so much to Guest Editor Marietta McGregor, and congratulations to all featured poets.
#haiku

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A text based image of a poem that reads desert island I swim deeper into the lacuna
September 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Another day. Another reason why this still hangs in our stairwell.
A framed print of a Victorian era woman with a speech bubble that reads Fuck Trump.
September 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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I’m delighted to have three senryu in the final issue of Failed Haiku. Thanks so much to Editor Kelly Moyer for including me among so many phenomenal pieces. Also a huge thank you to Founding Editor Mike Rehling for the opportunity over the past few years.
#senryu
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A text based image of three poems.
September 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Happy #caturday
A black and white tuxedo cat lounges in patch of sun on the kitchen counter
August 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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My husband capturing my joy at seeing Modest Mouse perform live last Sunday night in Tucson
#music #modestmouse
The joyful profile of a woman standing directly in front of the stage as Modest Mouse performs. Lead singer Issac Brock can be seen on stage singing and playing guitar.
August 29, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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I’m delighted to have this piece make the long list of the latest installment of Haiku Dialogue, with the theme ‘No one is an Island’. Thanks so much to Guest Editor Marietta McGregor, and congratulations to all featured poets.

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A text based image of the poet’s selected poem. The poem reads: pulling away from the dock last ferry
August 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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The end result
A plate of spaghetti marinara, with two homemade meatballs, topped with shredded Parmesan cheese
August 26, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Seeing Modest Mouse perform in Tucson tonight, hence the clear bag.
A woman stands on a city street corner in Tucson. The marquee for the concert venue Is behind her.
August 25, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Here I am attending the CIO100 awards gala tonight, where I am being honored along with my colleagues with a tech innovation award.
The poster, wearing a sequined cocktail dress, stands in front of a screen listing all of the organizations who are this year’s award recipients, and points to her organization, University of California, Riverside.
August 14, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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Hi Stanley! He looks so much like our Violeta.
A black and white tuxedo cat seated on a sofa
August 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Happy #InternationalCatDay from Violeta
A black and white tuxedo cat poses for the camera in a seated position on the sofa.
August 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM