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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2025 · 33 MIN

S8E33 John Wills and the art of haiku

from Poetry Pea - haiku and other English Language Japanese short forms · host Poetry Pea

Today we’re diving into technique. But wait! Don’t run for the hills just yet, or even the mountains…. This isn’t a dry lecture—we’re doing technique the Poetry Pea way: through the lens of rich, inspirational poetry.And we’re in for a real treat today because we’re in the company of one of the greats: John Wills. A master of the short form, Wills was an American poet who lived from 1921 to 1993, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of poems and books. I’ll introduce you to his work, highlight some of the techniques he used so beautifully, and read a few examples that just might change the way you write—or read—poetry.📌 You can find out more about John Wills by following the links in the show notes. And of course… Google is your friend.Breaking news... Poetry Pea Journal 3:25 is out as a PDFYou can purchase it here

What you can learn about writing haiku today, Use of the season Use of line breaks develops The rhythm & language of haiku poetry How to lay out your work Understand ma—the space between Master the use of repetition Symmetry The use of sound in haiku poetry, but you can broaden that idea out write haiku which utilise all the senses

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Today we’re diving into technique. But wait! Don’t run for the hills just yet, or even the mountains…. This isn’t a dry lecture—we’re doing technique the Poetry Pea way: through the lens of rich, inspirational poetry.And we’re in for a real treat...

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