Haiku Bindii

There will only be two challenges for February. A multiple range of topics is given in this challenge. home, origin, history, memories of past times, our lifestyle, our lives now, our lives in the future. Work in any Japanese genre poetry is acceptable.

'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.