Thank you to everyone who submitted to Haiku for Soulmates. I am deeply grateful for the beautiful haiku I received.
This is the last call for submissions. The submission period closes on February 26.
Guidelines for submission:
We invite you to keep submitting to Literary Revelationsโ upcoming anthology, Haiku for Soulmates. We hope this collection will also find its place in esteemed museums, as any collection of haiku we have published.
To participate, please submit five haiku to literaryrevelations@pm.me with the email subject clearly labeled as โHaiku for Soulmates.โ Please be aware that unlabeled submissions may be misplaced and not read. The deadline for submissions is February 26. Kindly note that your five haiku will be reviewed as a set and accepted or rejected as a whole.
Thank you for your continued support and inspiration. ๐
Gabriela Marie Milton Author, founder, and Editor in Chief, Literary Revelations
Petals of Haiku, Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art; Full Moon Confessions – books published by Literary Revelations, officially accepted in the Museum of Contemporary Japanese Poetry, Tanka and Haiku (Japan)
My Dearest Subscribers and Followers,
I am thrilled to share some exciting news: Literary Revelations Anthologies of Haiku and Tanka have officially been included in the prestigious Museum of Contemporary Japanese Poetry, Tanka and Haiku, which boasts one of the world’s most remarkable poetry collections.
The following are now part of this prestigious museum.
Petals of Haiku: An Anthology
Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku
Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art By Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton
Full Moon Confessions by Tracey Anne
We are honored that these volumes, including the moving Full Moon Confessions by Tracey Anne, will be showcased among such prestigious literary treasures.
Hikari, our fabulous Artist in Residence send us from Japan the following message:
“I am absolutely thrilled to share that I had the honor of meeting Director of the museum Mr. Mutsuo Takano (้ซ้ใ ใใชๆฐ) in person today.
Meeting such a master of the Haiku world was an unforgettable and deeply moving experience for me.
โRegarding your publisher’s poetry books, the museum has officially accepted them into their permanent collection.
Mr. Takano and Deputy Director Toyoizumi shared some very profound words with me that I would like to pass on to you:
โ”Since poetry books are often published in limited numbers, they are at high risk of being forgotten over time if not properly preserved. However, by being housed here in this museum, your books will be preserved and will remain for generations to come.
Please give our best regards to Ms Gabriela Marie Milton and haiku poets from around the worldโ.
Mr. Takano said, โIt is especially gratifying to see haiku spreading overseas.
I sincerely hope all of you will continue to share haiku with the world.โ
As he leafed through “Petals of Haiku: An Anthology” and “Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku”โboth collections featuring contributions from more than two hundred writersโhe seemed genuinely moved by the growing presence of haiku abroad.
He was also surprised to learn that “Full Moon Confessions”(by Tracey Anne) had become a bestseller in Japan.
In particular, he showed a strong interest in “Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art.”
โIt is truly fascinating,โ he remarked, โto see an attempt to create a collaboration between tanka and haiku inspired by a single painting. I very much hope that, through such cooperative efforts, more haiku, tanka, and poetry will be created. I wholeheartedly support all those overseas who are dedicated to this kind of work.โ
โKnowing that the books we created together will now live on forever in the “holy place” of Japanese poetry is the greatest reward I could imagine.
Thank you so much for giving me this wonderful opportunity.
Hikari
โปIntroduction of Mr Takano Mutsuo-้ซ้ใ ใใชๆฐ-
Takano Mutsuo (born 1947 in Miyagi Prefecture) is one of the leading voices in contemporary Japanese haiku.
Today, Mr.Takano serves as President of the Modern Haiku Association and Director of “the Museum of Contemporary Japanese Poetry, Tanka and Haiku”.
His work is widely regarded for its emotional depth, imagistic intensity, and its ability to transform personal and regional experience into universal poetic expression.
After experiencing the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake firsthand, Mr Takano composed a series of powerful โdisaster haikuโ that confronted loss, trauma, and resilience with unflinching clarity.
These poems were collected in his acclaimed volume “Yorozu no Hane -่ฌใฎ็ฟ -“(Ten Thousand Wings), which received major literary honors including the Yomiuri Prize for Literature and the Dakotsu Prize-่็ฌ่ณ-.
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All the photographs I am sending have been approved for posting on your website by the museum director.
Hikari
Mr. Takano is looking through our books.
Mr. Takano and Hikari.
Please remember that Petals of Haiku and Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku are also included in the Museum of Haiku Literature in Tokyo.
Literary Revelations promised you that we would create legacies. We are doing it.
Thank you to our fabulous Artist in Residence Hikari!
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Please continue to submit to Haiku for Soulmates
We invite you to keep submitting to Literary Revelationsโ upcoming anthology, Haiku for Soulmates. We hope this collection will also find its place in esteemed museums.
To participate, please submit five haiku to literaryrevelations@pm.me with the email subject clearly labeled as โHaiku for Soulmates.โ Please be aware that unlabeled submissions may be misplaced and not read. The deadline for submissions is February 26. Kindly note that your five haiku will be reviewed as a set and accepted or rejected as a whole.
Thank you for your continued support and inspiration. ๐
Gabriela Marie Milton Author, Founder, and Editor-in -Chief at Literary Revelations
I am genuinely moved by the beauty of your haiku submitted to Haiku for Soulmates. Your creativity and passion shine through your words, and I encourage you to continue sharing your work. ๐
Both Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku and Petals of Haiku, published by Literary Revelations (@lr_publisher), are now part of the Museum of Haiku Literature in Japan, thanks to our talented artist in residence, Hikari (@hikari2162554).
The Museum of Haiku Literature is distinguished as the worldโs only library solely dedicated to collecting and preserving haiku works for the enrichment of future generations. Literary Revelations promised to create legacies. We are doing it.
We invite you to keep submitting to Literary Revelationsโ upcoming anthology, Haiku for Soulmates. We hope this collection will also find its place in esteemed museums.
To participate, please submit five haiku to literaryrevelations@pm.me with the email subject clearly labeled as โHaiku for Soulmates.โ Please be aware that unlabeled submissions may be misplaced and not read. The deadline for submissions is February 26. Kindly note that your five haiku will be reviewed as a set and accepted or rejected as a whole.
Thank you for your continued support and inspiration. ๐
In the Beginning – Poetic Prose – Poem by Gabriela Marie Milton
In the beginning, the sky was dark, swollen with braided longings. The earth lay beneath it, clothed in smiling flowers and the slow breath of gods. Petals parted like whispered confessions, damp with promises. Desire had no name.
On that day, I bent and chose one bloom. My fingers lingered,. At the first trembling touch love burst from the ground.
The earth arched upward, aching, rising to meet the weight of the sky. Roots tightened, winds sighed, and the night thickened with roses and heavy steps. Your name became the name of desire spoken by birds.
The second day of creation started.
Gods of my many worlds, I beg your forgiveness.
Featured Art: Shutterstock
A thought and some reminder
I was asked in an interview how I write “lush poetry” and “haiku”, such different poetic genres. The answer is I do not know. I just can. I leave the beauty of both genres raining over me. I became one with my writings.
Please do not forget our fabulous Artist in Residence, Hikari, and me published Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art.
Literary Revelations is thrilled to announce an open call for submissions for our upcoming anthology, Haiku for Soulmates. Whether you have a soulmate and wish to celebrate your connection, or you dream of finding one, we invite you to share your poetic voice. If you have a soulmate, please compose five haiku for him or her. If you do not, let your imagination shape five haiku that describe the soulmate you hope to meet.
To participate, please submit your five haiku to literaryrevelations@pm.me and clearly label your email subject as Haiku for Soulmates. Please note that unlabeled submissions may be misplaced and not read. The submission deadline is February 25. Your five haiku will be accepted or rejected as a block.
Literary Revelationsis thrilled to announce an open call for submissions for our upcoming anthology, Haiku for Soulmates. Whether you have a soulmate and wish to celebrate your connection, or you dream of finding one, we invite you to share your poetic voice. If you have a soulmate, please compose five haiku for him or her. If you do not, let your imagination shape five haiku that describe the soulmate you hope to meet.
To participate, please submit your five haiku to literaryrevelations@pm.me and clearly label your email subject as Haiku for Soulmates. Please note that unlabeled submissions may be misplaced and not read. The submission deadline is February 25. Your five haiku will be accepted or rejected as a block.
Grace the pages of our forthcoming anthology with your fantastic writing. The cover art will feature the work of our fabulous Artist in Residence, Japanese painter Hikari. We look forward to receiving your beautiful haiku and celebrating the magic of soulmates together.
Before you submit, please visit our website on the about page โ terms and conditions.
Now in eBook format, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art
My dear followers and subscribers, Literary Revelations is thrilled to announce that Literary Revelations’ bestseller Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton is now available in eBook format.
Own 87 original Japanese paintings done by our Fabulous Hikari!
Experience the enchanting collaboration between Japanese artist Hikari and American poet Gabriela Marie Milton in Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art. This stunning poetry and art album gracefully bridges Eastern and Western sensibilities, inviting readers on a vivid journey through tradition, perspective, and creative imagination.
Hikariโs masterful paintings immerse you in the splendor of Japanese art, each brushstroke echoing the beauty of cultural heritage and the depth of historical narrative. Her tanka, deeply rooted in Japanese traditions, transports readers to landscapes and moments of spiritual introspection.
In contrast, Gabriela Marie Miltonโs evocative haiku offers a fresh, Western perspectiveโcrafted in direct response to Hikariโs artwork. Her concise yet profound verses highlight the magnificence and subtlety captured on canvas, creating a dialogue between image and word that transcends borders. This unique approach allows readers to view the same artwork through two distinct cultural lenses, underscoring the rich possibilities of artistic perspectivism.
Upcoming call for submission
The call for submissions for Literary Revelations’ upcoming haiku anthology, Haiku for Soulmates, is coming up tomorrow. Please stay tuned.
Featured picture Hikari. This art will be used to create the cover.
