S8E26 There is No Haiku without Zoka
What is Zoka How does it relate to the season Can you write haiku without Zoka And some lovely examples of Zoka and haiku from the book, One Thread Hope you enjoy it. Show notes
Jun 30, 2025•16 min
Poetry Pea - haiku and other English Language Japanese short forms
Poetry Pea is a poetry podcast from www.poetrypea.com. It features haiku and senryu and other Japanese short form poetry. There are lots of free writing resources, workshops from experts, readings of original poetry, haiku and senryu, as well as prompts and writing exercises. You can submit your haiku or senryu to Patricia and be featured on the podcast and in the Poetry Pea Journal. Let’s write together.
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S8E25 It's Flashku & Prompt Time
This week on the podcast from Poetry Pea we have: a reply from Bruce Feingold regarding my problems with the Touchstone awards a bit of data research from Bill Fay some haiku & senryū written for the latest flashk the poems chosen by Linda L Ludwig from May's prompt video Thank you to all the poets who have had their work chosen. Thank you to Anne Fox for the video. Thank you to Linda for all the work she puts in for the video prompt. Thank you to all the editors who took part in the flashku...
Jun 23, 2025•33 min
S8E24 Haiku to kick back to
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Jun 09, 2025•18 min
S8E23: The Poet Lenard D Moore
The point of today's podcast is to get you excited to write haiku and senryū for the second volume of The Poetry Pea Anthology, “Little Marvels.” As you’ll know from the podcasts I’ve already published the topic is belonging and alienation this year. If you haven’t listened to themHere they are: A Reading with Roman Lyakhovetsky The Poetry of Alienation Belonging in Poetry The anthology will be in print and PDF format. Submission will be by invitation only and the only way to get your invitation...
Jun 02, 2025•39 min
S8E22: Poetry in the Shadows
haiku, senryu and tanka about death. It's much more cheerful than that sounds. In the end I think the Ravens won! Are you all Vikings? There's a bit of homework in there for you too. Do you agree / disagree with the thoughts expressed at the beginning of the podcast? Write and let me know. Shownotes
May 26, 2025•50 min
S8E21 Poetry not doughnuts
What am I on about doughnuts for? You'll have to listen to find out, but you'll also hear some original poetry, mostly written for the podcast. I also try out some AI. What do you think? Please support the podcast by Becoming a member Buying us a coffee or spreading the word about us on social media Your mission this week , should you choose it Don’t forget to check the website’s submission diary Write some poetry for the video prompt And maybe think if there’s anyone you know who might like to ...
May 19, 2025•22 min
S8E20 There is only good verse, bad verse and chaos
A discussion of the importance of poetic history to our writing with the philosopher poets, Sean O'Connor and Thomas Festa. Your mission is to email me with your thoughts: Did this podcast work for you What topics would you like to hear them talk about Did you agree / disagree with the two poets Email me and let me know. show notes
May 12, 2025•42 min
S8E19 Can you write Split Sequence Poetry
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May 05, 2025•25 min
S8E18 Haibun to inspire your writing
This week I revisit some haibun that Poetry Pea nominated for awards from their Journals over the years. Will you be writing for the next Poetry Pea Journal of Haibun, Tendrils? Check out the show notes Submissions diary
Apr 28, 2025•28 min
S8E17 How to write your haibun prose poetry
This week in our how to haibun episode to get you inspired to submit to Poetry Pea I have for you: a Patricia who is a tiny bit cross a romp through tradition of the Japanese prose poem Some advice on how you can write them If you would lie to support the podcast, please purchase a membership, a coffee or spread the word about this, the world's number one haiku podcast, to your poet friends. Thank you
Apr 21, 2025•49 min
S8E16 Celebrating International Haiku Poetry
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Apr 14, 2025•37 min
S8E15 A Reading with Poet Roman Lyakhovetsky
show notes If you've enjoyed this episode please consider supporting Poetry Pea with a membership, or a coffee.
Apr 07, 2025•25 min
S8E14 A Whisper of Moths, Poetically
Poetry Pea presents short form poetry about moths. You can read them in the latest Poetry Pea Journal 1:25. show notes I can’t continue to offer this podcast without a little bit of financial help. You can become a member, purchase one of our journals, or buy us a coffee . Please consider it. Thank you.
Mar 31, 2025•12 min
S8E13 Original Scifi Ku
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Mar 24, 2025•54 min
S8E12 Death Poetry part 2
This week, I’m going to be continuing with the theme of death poetry, taking a look at some interesting areas: Japanese prisoners of war, held in Japan and other countries, writing their jisei before their execution Poems written by those about to commit seppuku Poems from the ancient masters of our genre Anyone who doesn’t want to listen to poems on these tough subjects, maybe come back next week. show notes Please consider supporting the podcast with a membership or buying us a coffee. Details...
Mar 17, 2025•25 min
S8E11 Death Poetry part one
Today's podcast is about Death Poetry, more specifically * Jisei, * Zekku * Death awareness poetry. It will be the first of a two-part series of podcasts. I’ll share what I’ve learnt with you, read you some poetry and then give you a clue as to what I’ll be expecting next month in the death poem submission period. There will be rabbit holes… Do check out the show notes. Maybe buy us a coffee, that would be a treat for us.
Mar 10, 2025•36 min
S8E10 International Women's Day in Poetry
Let's celebrate women through Poetry. Poetry By Women Poetry About Women show notes
Mar 07, 2025•17 min
S8E9 What's the theme of today's podcast?
You tell me... Put your guess on : instagram Bluesky X Don't forget to tag me Show notes
Mar 03, 2025•10 min
S8E8 The Poetry of Alienation
This week I want to return to thoughts of the Poetry Pea Anthology , Little Marvels for 2025, which if you’ve been listening to the podcasts this year you’ll know is on the theme of belonging and alienation . Don’t worry, you have time to think about your submissions, your invitation will be arriving at some point later in the year… of course later could be next month or five months away. What you need to do if you would like to submit is make sure you are on the mailing list. You can sign up on...
Feb 24, 2025•28 min
S8E7 Summer Poetry
A feast of summer haiku & a few senryu too! Join Patricia for original poetry, written by you and for you on this week's podcast. Shownotes
Feb 17, 2025•17 min
S8E6 Poetry of Love
What am I up to this week? Apart from trying to lose those extra kilograms I put on on holiday? Well February is the month of love; the month we celebrate St Valentine’s Day. So today, a little early, or maybe late, depending on when you are joining me, we are going to hear love haiku, senryū, tanka and haibun. For limks and citations please head to the show notes
Feb 10, 2025•19 min
S8E5 Belonging in Poetry
I want to introduce the theme for this year’s anthology to you. Little Marvels, our annual anthology will be on the theme of belonging and alienation . Speaking of belonging, if you want to belong in the anthology you need to sign up for our mailing list , as it is by invitation only and only people on the list will be invited. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast please consider making a donation via Buymeacoffee or Paypal show notes For expanded show notes please purchase it via Buymeacoffee or take...
Feb 03, 2025•27 min
S8E4 A Love Story in Poetry Ryokan and Teishin
What poetry would you write to the love of your life? Have a listen Write your love a poem See what ocmes back Let me know... Shownotes
Jan 27, 2025•16 min
S8E3 The Great Fool Poet Ryōkan
Some poems for you to contemplate and perhaps wonder: Why is this poet not considered one of the great masters of the Japanese short form Could you have lived as he did What brings you joy in life Now perhaps you're inspired to write some haiku / senryu or even tanka. Shownotes
Jan 20, 2025•21 min
S8E2 How to Write Scifiku
Get some expert advice on how to write scifiku Be ready for the submission period 1-15 Feb 2025 Write Check out the submission diary . Shownotes
Jan 13, 2025•17 min
S8E1 New Year, Original Poetry, Split Sequences
If you want a how to write split sequences I have a workshops for you by Peter Jastermsky. Today you will hear: Solo sequences Collaborative sequences A sequence by host Patricia and Peter Jastermsky Hope you enjoy it. show notes
Jan 06, 2025•22 min
S7E53 The Poetry that is Tanka
shownotes This is the very last Poetry Peacast of season 7, a special one, full of your original tanka poetry. Thank you to all of you loyal listeners and all my new poet friends who have joined us this year. It’s a treat for me to spend time with you and to read your work during the submission periods. I enjoy the comments that our lovely editing team make when we read your work and I learn so much from the interaction with them, so thank you to all the members of the various teams, Liam, Rober...
Dec 30, 2024•42 min
S7E52 Poetry for the Festive Season
This week a festive Poetry Peacast, with some Christmassy poetry from our November Video Prompt on YouTube. Thanks to Linda L Ludwig who curates this feature. It is rapidly becoming a standout feature of the podcast. Congratulations to the poets who have been chosen to feature. In the spirit of Christmas may I wish all of you a very happy time of the year, whether you are celebrating or not. shownotes
Dec 23, 2024•9 min
S7E51 Poetry Pea awards 2024
How do you get onto this list? Check out the show notes Congratulations to all the poets featured today, the culmination of all the work we've done together this year.
Dec 16, 2024•20 min
S7E50 What if Frankenstein wrote haiku?
Why do you need to have a listen to this week's and last week's podcasts? Well because the first submission period of 2025, yes, 2025 is nearly upon us, and it's scifiku. Just scifiku. One of the last things Debbie said to me was something along the lines that she wouldn’t be her if she didn’t write about Mars. So I’d like you to follow in Debbie’s footsteps and write about all things scifi. To help you along the way I’ve got some favourites from the episode previously inspired by Debbie which w...
Dec 09, 2024•14 min
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