
I am excited to announce that five of my Haiku poems have been selected for the upcoming Literary Revelations Publication, Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku (coming in the second part of April). Thank you to the editor, Gabriela, for her kind consideration.
ON THE BACK OF THE COVER
Following the overwhelming success of βPetals of Haiku,β which captured hearts and souls and became an Amazon bestseller, Literary Revelations Publishing House brings you βTranquility: An Anthology of Haiku.β This new anthology will enchant readers with its delicate imagery and transitory moments, which inscribe themselves in eternity. Featuring nearly 260 talented authors, each bringing their talent and unique perspectives, Tranquility invites you to immerse yourself in a world where night flowers bloom and whispers linger in the spring air. Poets are prophets linked to nature. Haiku is their language.

THOUGHTS ON HAIKU
In haiku, seriousness and fun coexist beautifully, reminding us that it is okay to embrace both sides of our daily experiences. Consider how haiku can reflect on lifeβs weighty themes sometimes with a lighthearted twist. The god of haiku knows that laughter is just as profound as solemnity.
In philosophy, solemnity can feel heavyβlike wearing an overstuffed winter coat on a sunny day. But then comes laughter, lightening the load and reminding us that life is not all deep dives; sometimes, itβs about splashing in puddles most graciously and beautifully.

Ivor Steven (c) April 2025

Congratulations, my dear Ivor! You are so very deserving of this honor! π₯°
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Thank you very much for your kind words, Nancy ππ
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Most and always welcome, dear Ivor βΊοΈ
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Congratulations!!
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Thank you kindly
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Congratulations, Ivor
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Thank you, Derrick
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huge congrats!
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Thank you very much, Beth …
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Congratulations Ivor
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Thank you very much, Sadje ππ
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Congrats! I’ll be in that anthology, too.
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Thanks Andrew, and congratulations to you too
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You’re welcome, Ivor. Thanks.
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Congratulations, Ivor. π
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Thank you kindly, Sue ππππ
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Congratulations, Ivor!π
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Thank you kindly, Grace πππ
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My pleasure π
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HUGE and Happy Congratulations, Ivor! π
Your Haiku are always a joy to read!
(((HUGS))) β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
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Thank you very much, Carolyn β¦ the 5 new Haiku that I have not published before πππ β¦
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Yay for that! π
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