Haiku Bindii

'sport' any Japanese genre poetry acceptable. Sports past, present and future, in Australia or abroad, at any season or without a season. Even a slang or metaphorical use is acceptable. Have fun!

A review of Haiku Bindii Vol 1 Journeys by Patricia Prime, editor of New Zealand appears on the web site of the Australian Haiku Society. The review quotes many examples from the journal. http://www.haikuoz.org/2012/01/haiku_bindii_vol_1_journeys_re.html#more

Write in any Japanese poetry genre. You don't have to specifically mention the season in your work. Seasonal references can also include typical human activities for the season. Visiting poets are also welcome to participate. Poetry posted in the Challenges for November and December 2011 will also be eligible for selection for the next Showcase in February. Poetry can still be posted to those challenges and be eligible for selection.

Any Japanese genre poetry on seasonal themes: Christmas, New Year, holidays.

Dreams and Nightmares. You choose. Any Japanese genre poetry welcome.

Any Japanese genre poetry acceptable. Now is the chance for you and your pets to express those deep feelings and also more shallow observations. This will be fun.

Bindii Japanese Genre Poetry Group are delighted to invite you to the launch of    Haiku Bindii Vol. 1 Journeys 2011 this is a free event Please join us at The Box Factory, 59 Regent St South, Adelaide from 4 pm on 3 December 2011 Haiku Bindii will be launched by Mr Adam Wynn, Hon. Consul-General for Japan in SA Reading of Poetry by Bindii Poets Refreshments Served. Enquiries: Lynette Arden  Email: lynettea100@yahoo.com BINDII POETS: Judith Ahmed, Bett Angel-Stawarz, Maeve Archibald, Lynette Arden, Alexander Ask, Lee Bentley, Belinda Broughton, Pam Brow, Lesley Charlesworth, Dawn Colsey, Margaret Fensom, Nigel Ford, Jill Gower, Marilyn Linn, Rachael Mead, Margaret Rawlinson, Veronica Shanks, Robin Sinclair, Julia Wakefield, Athena Zaknic.