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Poetry Pea - haiku and other English Language Japanese short forms

Poetry Pea
Haiku
Poetry
Senryu
Tanka
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Nature
Poetry Pea Journal
Haibun
Alienation
Tanka Poetry
Belonging
Sci-Fi Poetry
Ryokan
Japanese Poetry
Death
Love
International Women's Day
Zoka
Wee Sparrow Press
Grief

Poetry Pea is a poetry podcast from www.poetrypea.com. It features haiku and senryu and other Japanese short form poetry. There are lots of free writing resources, workshops from experts, readings of original poetry, haiku and senryu, as well as prompts and writing exercises. You can submit your haiku or senryu to Patricia and be featured on the podcast and in the Poetry Pea Journal. Let’s write t... more

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Latest Episodes

Welcome to the Poetry Pea July Video Prompt, featuring a wonderful collection of haiku, senryū and short poetry selected and curated by guest editor Matt Snyder. Thank you Matt.

This month’s episode comes to you from the beautiful Lauterbrunnen Vall... more

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This week on Poetry Pea Summer Classics, we're revisiting one of the most joyful forms of Japanese linked verse: renku.

Sit back and enjoy readings of three collaborative renku created by members of the Poetry Pea community: Drinking Moonrise, Wing ... more

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Take a journey into the beautifully observed world of poet Vandana Parashar in this Poetry Pea Summer Classic. Originally recorded as part of our popular reading series, Vandana reads from her acclaimed collection Alone, I Am Not, sharing poems rich ... more

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Join us for a special summer replay of the Poetry Pea Podcast featuring award-winning haiku poet David J Kelly reading from his acclaimed collection small hadron divider, a Touchstone Distinguished Books Honourable Mention.

In this thoughtful and en... more

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Recent Guests

David J. Kelly
Scientist by training and poet, author of Small Hadron Divider
Red Moon Press (publisher) / Alba Publishing (publisher)
Episode: S9E33 David J Kelly Reads short poetry from his book small hadron divider: A Poetry Pea Summer Classic
Tyrone McDonald
Poet whose haiku and related forms are discussed and read on the show
Brooklyn-based poet, published in various journals
Episode: S9E32 Tyrone McDonald reads Haiku - A Poetry Pea Summer Classic
Lorraine Padden
Poet reading from Upwelling, her debut book of haiku, senryu, tanka and haibun
Author
Episode: S9E31 Lorraine Padden reads from her book of Short Poetry - Upwelling. A Poetry Pea Summer Classic
Clive Grewcock
Judge and panelist
Poetry Pea judging panel
Episode: S9E29 One Line Haiku & Senryu The Judges' Choices and the best of the submissions
Lee Hudspeth
Poetry Pea Prize winner, judge
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Episode: S9E29 One Line Haiku & Senryu The Judges' Choices and the best of the submissions
Johnny Moran
Judge, video prompt judge
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Episode: S9E29 One Line Haiku & Senryu The Judges' Choices and the best of the submissions
David Green
Judge
Confluence Haiku Journal / Poetry Pea
Episode: S9E29 One Line Haiku & Senryu The Judges' Choices and the best of the submissions
Biswajit Mishra
Poet, subject of poem
Poetry Pea (featured)
Episode: S9E29 One Line Haiku & Senryu The Judges' Choices and the best of the submissions
Lev Hart
Editor, commentator
Poetry Pea
Episode: S9E29 One Line Haiku & Senryu The Judges' Choices and the best of the submissions

Host

Patricia McGuire
Host of Poetry Pea Podcast; curates, reads, and guides discussions around haiku and related forms.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Seminal, riveting, educational program, every episode is spectacular!

    You won't find a podcast more consistently interesting, inspiring, chock full of excellent history, teachings, wonderful discussion, fantastic examples. If you enjoy poetry and Eastern traditions and understanding how they may be fruitfully applied in the English language, want to meet and hear beautiful analysis and conversations with the world's most talented practitioners, care to prime your poetic pump with inspiration and new ideas, worth listening to every episode!! :D

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jerome Berglund
    United States3 years ago
  • Toriawase

    So much to be gleaned from this podcast with Keith Evetts! The information is provided at a pace that listeners can easily follow. After listening, I wanted to quiet my mind to try my hand at writing a poem around this concept. Many thanks to Keith and Patricia.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BJZcfs
    United States3 years ago
  • Listen and Love

    Wonderful podcast that opened the world of Haiku to me. I return again and again. Anyone with ears will love Patricia’s voice and offerings here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rock Kandy
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent Resource

    Patricia does a wonderful job of presenting the world of haiku. Great for readers and writers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zbtresb
    United States3 years ago
  • Haiku Pea

    There is such a lot going on at Poetry Pea. This podcast is just one way to access all the wonderful haiku and other Japanese short verse forms Patricia features. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bluebird rising
    Switzerland3 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for being educational, inspirational, and consistently engaging in poetry and haiku discussions.
The host is described as clear, approachable, and community-centered, making complex craft accessible.
Audience finds the podcast a vital hub for haiku and related forms with strong reader participation and support.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S9E33 David J Kelly Reads short poetry from his book small hadron divider: A Poetry Pea Summer Classic
Q: How did you feel getting the Touchstone nomination?
He was blown away and recalls the generally upbeat reviews, noting the honor of being chosen for an honorable mention by the jury among many other collections.
S9E33 David J Kelly Reads short poetry from his book small hadron divider: A Poetry Pea Summer Classic
Q: How did you go about getting your first book published?
He describes leveraging personal connections within the publishing world, attending launches, and approaching Alba Publishing through a known contact, which helped establish a publishing path for his first collection.
S9E33 David J Kelly Reads short poetry from his book small hadron divider: A Poetry Pea Summer Classic
Q: Is that right now, David? (about the book's naming and flavor sections)
David explains that the book borrows its structure from particle physics concepts, with flavors of quarks guiding the arrangement of sections, which he uses to organize the poetry and its related prose.
S9E30 Reid Hepworth reads from The Improbability of Sea Monkeys Award Winning Haiku & Haibun at Poetry Pea
Q: Did you need distance to tell the heavier parts of your story, and how did that influence your writing process?
Distance allowed me to explore painful experiences with enough separation to write honestly while still preserving the emotional truth; therapy and my background as a therapist also informed a more transparent approach, helping me manage how to present the trauma without overwhelming the reader.
S8E49 Poetry Pea Podcast - Reid Hepworth on Love, Loss and Poetry
Q: If I asked you to sum up what the poetry you've written for this book is about, how would you do it?
It's definitely a journey through grief and loss, but also a celebration of those who have passed.

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What is Poetry Pea about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful exploration of haiku, senryu, and other English-language Japanese short forms, with readings, craft discussions, and prompts that invite listener participation. Episodes highlight how poets blend tradition with experimentation, weaving memory, history, and culture into ultra-short forms. A standout is the strong community angle—submissions, reader feedback, and editor/judge discussions create a collaborative space for writers of varied levels to learn, share, and be featured.

Noteworthy strengths include accessible technique explanations, live readings, and clear calls to contribute to upcoming journals and prompts, making it easy for new listeners to jump in and for seasoned poets to discover fresh voices and practical guidan... more

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2. Tyrone McDonald
3. Lorraine Padden
4. Clive Grewcock
5. Lee Hudspeth
6. Johnny Moran
7. David Green
8. Biswajit Mishra

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