It was a privilege to serve as judge for the Betty Drevniok Award 2026, organized by Haiku Canada. Congratulations to all the winners and honourable mentions. My sincere thanks to Pearl Pirie and Haiku Canada for this honour. www.haikucanada.org/contests/dre... #haiku #micropoetry

Thanks! Yes, one joint collection and one solo collection on crows! The Comfort of Crows velvetduskpublishing.weebly.com/uploads/3/7/... cover design by @hifsays.bsky.social #haiku #crows

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You have a friend in @thehaikutec.bsky.social, they're a frequent topic of his poetry.

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bedridden— the weight of a dangling leaf -Hifsa Ashraf Seashores, issue 15, May 2026 Thanks Gilles for the honour! www.haikuspirit.org/seashores15.... #micropoetry #writingcommunity #haiku

Many thanks to Dale Wisely for including my poem in First Frost, issue 11. www.firstfrostpoetry.com #haiku #micropoetry #writingcommunity

We are halfway through! Thank you for the overwhelming response to PJAC’s 1st International Haiku Anthology 2026. Thanks to all those who have already submitted. We look forward to receiving submissions from those who have not yet submitted. Submission form link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

PJCA Islamabad’s 1st International Haiku Anthology 2026

Welcome to PJCA – 1st International Haiku Anthology 2026! The Pakistan Japan Cultural Association (PJCA), Islamabad, in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan invites poets from around t...

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Haiku Commentary Blog team is pleased to announce its first haiku contest: George Klacsanzky Memorial Haiku Contest 2026. We invite you to submit your best work. Please visit our website for details. haikucommentary.com/contest/ #haiku #writingcommunity #contest #poetry #micropoetry

Happy International Haiku Poetry Day! Call for Submission. Theme: Cherry Blossom Submission link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Many thanks to Patricia Carragon for including my haiku in the The May issue of Sense & Sensibility! sensesensibilityhaikujournal.wordpress.com/2026/04/13/t... #haiku #micropoetry #WritingCommunity

Happy International Haiku Poetry Day! Call for Submission. Theme: Cherry Blossom Submission link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Happy International Haiku Poetry Day! A haiku from Beyond Emptiness, my collaborative collection on mysticism. glistening dewdrop the kaleidoscope of my aura -Hifsa Ashraf Link to the book: www.lulu.com/shop/nichola... #haiku #micropoetry #WritingCommunity

Beyond Emptiness: A Collection of Mystical Haiku

“Beyond Emptiness is a book of mystical haiku written collaboratively by three leading poets. For people who are interested in mysticism, this collection applies that philosophical approach with haiku...

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1/3 Pakistan Japan Cultural Association, Islamabad, in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, proudly announces the launch of its 1st International Haiku Anthology 2026. Submit your finest work here! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

A new #haiku anthology Turf Cottage, edited by Tony Pupello & published by tsuri‑dōrō Press is out! It featured the work of 47 poets, artists, &photographers from tsuri-dōrō Journal. Link to Amazon: amazon.com/turf-cottage-H… Link to tsuri‑dōrō Press tsuridoro.org/tsuri-doro-pre���

Many thanks to Vandana Parashar and FemkuMag team for including my two poems in #FemkuMag, issue 41. femkumag.wixsite.com/home/current... #haiku #micropoetry #writingcommunity #honourkilling #internationalwomensday

Thrilled to be included in the newly released anthology Turf Cottage, edited by Tony Pupello and published by tsuri‑dōrō Press. Thanks Tony for the honour! Follow the link to get your copy: tsuridoro.org/tsuri-doro-p... #micropoetry #haiku #writingcommunity #anthology

Glad to have two poems featured in VSANA (Viewing Stones Association of North America) on the stone of the month The Great Respiration. Thanks Tom Elias for the honour! www.vsana.org/ppp-47-mar-1... #haiku #micropoetry #writingcommunity

@hifsays.bsky.social Wonderful, makes me think of Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl as well as your wonderful joy and celebration!

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#splitsequence #haiku / #senryu by long-time contributor, Hifsa Ashraf @hifsays | Inspired by the three-days Basant Kite Festival starting from Feb 06 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan #poetry #kite

Thanks Roberta for including my two poems in Five Fleas Itchy Poetry Journal. fivefleas.blogspot.com #micropoetry #haiku #monoku #writingcommunity

"Beyond Emptiness"—my collaborative poetry collection on mysticism with Jacob D. Salzer and Nicholas Klacsanzky is now available on Lulu. Grab your copy, give it a read, and feel free to share your thoughts. Link to the book. lulu.com/shop/nicholas-… #writerslift #poetry #WritingCommunity #haiku

deep winter dawn the lingering notes of hu mantra Punlished in Wales Haiku Journal, Winter 2022-23

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“A simple, powerful way to express love and gratitude to the Divine.” - @hifsays.bsky.social We loved this description shared with us by Hifsa, so we’ve added Hu Mantra to the Haiku Emporium - a #word rooted in devotion, simplicity, and #stillness. waleshaikujournal.com/haikuemporium

“A simple, powerful way to express love and gratitude to the Divine.” - @hifsays.bsky.social We loved this description shared with us by Hifsa, so we’ve added Hu Mantra to the Haiku Emporium - a #word rooted in devotion, simplicity, and #stillness. waleshaikujournal.com/haikuemporium

Some updates about our Haiku Commentary blog! Link to the blog! haikucommentary.com #haiku #micropoetry #WritingCommunity #haikucommentary

My mini library is enriched with the addition of Beyond Emptiness by Nicholas Klacsanzky, Hifsa Ashraf @hifsays.bsky.social & Jacob D. Salzer for which I had the honour of writing a blurb. I love this collection of mystical haiku. #micropoetry #haiku #senryu

Thanks David for including my poem in the latest article of ASAHI HAIKUIST NETWORK/ David McMurray. www.asahi.com/ajw/articles... #haiku #micropoetry #Halloween

Two haiku in Five Fleas Ichy Poetry. Thanks Roberta! fivefleas.blogspot.com/2025/12/morn... #haiku #micropoetry #writingcommunity

Inspired by a 125-year-old haveli in Chishtian, Pakistan, owned by Bhadeira family, my rengay was recently featured and read by Eric for FreshOut Mag. Thanks Eric for the honour and thanks Sikander Fayyaz Bhadera for the inspiration! www.facebook.com/share/r/1DAj... #haiku #rengay #micropoetry

Glad to be included in The Pan Haiku Review, issue 6, Autumn/Winter 2025. Thanks Alan Summers for the honour! www.callofthepage.org/the-pan-haik... #haiku #micropoetry #writingcommunity #peace #sukkah #Gaza #war

Thanks Kelly Sauvage Moyer for featuring my monoku in Circle of Salt. And yes you can also comment on my bio. Lol circleofsaltmag.blogspot.com/2025/12/a-mo... #micropoetry #haiku #monoku #sufism #mysticism

Many thanks to Oana & Timothy for featuring my haiku in Cold Moon Journal today. coldmoonjournal.blogspot.com/2025/11/hifs... #haiku #micropoetry #WritingCommunity

Featured on Haiku Commentary oil spill fish blowing bazooka bubbles — Elliot Diamond old snow unfolding mom’s bridal gown — Hifsa Ashraf hard-boiled summer a busboy’s smile begins to crack — R.C. Thomas Commentary at: haikucommentary.wordpress.com/2025/11/25/d... #haiku #poetry #commentary

Haiku by Elliot Diamond, Hifsa Ashraf, and R.C. Thomas

oil spill fish blowing bazooka bubbles — Elliot DiamondFailed Haiku, issue 98.1, 2024 Commentary from Jacob D. Salzer: I appreciate this one-line haiku for revealing one of the severe consequences …

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