Haiku & Haibun

At different times in my life, I’ve written three-line poems in a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. “A haiku!” you might say. Well—not exactly.

In 2023, I began studying with a professional haiku and haibun writer to deepen my understanding of the traditional Japanese form. I’m especially drawn to its attention to the natural world, its reliance on vivid, concrete imagery, and its invitation to slow down and truly inhabit each moment.

I now also lead haiku workshops, both in person and online.

    • Publications

    Work in Progress

    • 2025 – The Disappearing Arctic. In progress.
    • 2025 – Through a Window in Greenland. Chapbook submitted to a publisher for consideration.
    • 2025 – Life at the Arctic Circle – Six Years in Greenland. Full-length poetry book submitted to a publisher for consideration.

    Published Work

    From 2023, several of my haiku have also appeared in the journals: Poetry Pea, The Heron’s Nest, Modern Haiku, and in the 2024 Haiku Down Under Anthology.