Today, Editor Bri Bruce of the literary journal humana obscura published my haiku “Under Snow and Ice” in issue #11 (Winter 2024) on page 46. The link is https://drive.google.com/file/d/13SV7oBi8uP1CiZiBl2fuzXtDpoFamhGq/view This journal has a great combination of artwork and literature. #haiku #naturepoetry #literaryjournals #lyricpoetry Janet Ruth Heller reading her poetry at the Kalamazoo Public Library; photo by Hedy Habra
The Timid Poet Underground’s Open Mic Night on Saturday, December 7, 2024 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Sharing starts at 7 p.m. Location: 2208 Winchell Avenue / Kalamazoo MI 49008 Come to share your creative work or just listen! Published writers may sell their books. Snacks and facilities provided by the Phoenix Community Church UCC. For more information, visit https://timidpoetunderground.blogspot.com or https://facebook.com/timidpoetunderground . You can also see the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/395998663449702/ Who are the Timid Poets? We are just some folks who want to share our poetry, stories, and music. We are a variety of ages, and we have many different professions. We are experienced writers and beginners. This is a safe place for the timid and the nervous introvert as well as the brave and confident extrovert. You’re welcome if you’re lesbian, gay, straight, bi, queer, trans. You’re welcome if you’re religious, spiritual, atheist, or agnostic. The cool kids, the nerds, the geeks, the jocks—everyone is welcome! No matter what race, nationality, or creed, we want to hear your voice!