EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 33 MIN
S9E19 Soaring Beauty: Contemporary Lyrical Haiku and Senryu
from Poetry Pea - haiku and other English Language Japanese short forms · host Poetry Pea
In this final episode of Poetry Pea’s series on lyricism in haiku and senryū, Patricia explores contemporary poems that sing—haiku and senryū rich in musicality, emotional resonance, and soaring beauty.With recommendations and insights from some poetry friends, we journey through lyrical work from some of today’s finest poets, asking what makes a haiku truly resonate. Is it sound, rhythm, imagery—or something harder to define? Do we come up with the answer?From birdsong and flowing rivers to moonlight, frost and bending grass, this episode celebrates poems that move us deeply without sentimentality, reminding us how much can be achieved with just a few carefully chosen words.Don't forget to check the shownotes.
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