S9E41 Haiku Writing Challenges - The Little Marvels We Nearly Miss

In S9E41 of the Poetry Pea Podcast, Patricia explores the art of finding extraordinary moments in ordinary life, with haiku and senryū inspired by yellow grass, sparrows, a tiny snail, a piece of the Berlin Wall and a blackbird hunting for a worm.

Along the way, Patricia examines the craft behind the poems, including the importance of kigo (seasonal reference) in haiku, concrete imagery, observation and the power of a surprising final line. She also shares her own works in progress, discussing what works, what doesn't and why sometimes a poem needs another look.

Then it's your turn! Try three writing challenges:

• The Small Things That Save the Day — find the little moments that brighten your life.
• The Ordinary Made Extraordinary — look closely at an everyday object until you see it differently.
• The Marvels We Nearly Miss — discover the small wonders hiding in the corner of your vision.

Whether you're an experienced haiku poet or just beginning to explore this wonderful short form, join Patricia for poetry, practical inspiration and an invitation to look at the world a little more closely.

Remember your kigo when writing haiku, trust your concrete images, and don't feel you have to explain everything. Sometimes the smallest details have the most to say.

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Keep your eyes open, notice the small stuff, and keep writing!

Ciao!

Episode notes

Poets featured today:

Bisshie

Bill Fay,

Jann Wright,

Curt Pawlisch

Issa trs Lanoue[i]

CX Turner

Barry Levine,

Eric Sundquist,

Ravi Kiran.

Claire Ninham,

Marian Olson,

Samo Kreutz