Haiku of the Day Theme for March 2025: Passages
The theme “Passages” led poets to view some major life changes – cutting a first tooth, leaving a job, seeing the direction of a relationship, having children, or dealing with the loss of someone dear. Others gave subtler hints of passage – a New Year’s fortune, being the new person in a group, buying strawberries. Many resonated with times in my life, but it was fascinating to touch on some that were outside my direct experience. Searching for these reminded me that most haiku are capturing a moment, but not necessarily a moment that suggests a passage. The poets have been very generous and kind. I’ve enjoyed connecting with people I knew and with those whom I only met because I spotted a poem that I thought would suit. Other poets helped me connect with people I was having trouble reaching. Hope you enjoy this bowl of passages.
David Oates
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