Submissions

Please submit your best haiku, senryu, tanka, haiga, haibun, or shahai to haikucommentary@gmail.com

How to Submit

  • Write “Submission” in the subject line.
  • No more than 5 poems submitted per month per poet.
  • Previously published work is acceptable (and even encouraged), though please mention the previous publications so we can mention them in the post.
  • Indicate your full name and your country of residence.
  • You can tell your Twitter account so we can mention you in our Twitter feed.

About the Commentary

  • Commentary is published at least once a month, and sometimes once a week if we get time.
  • The commentary will discuss the finer details of the poem in a positive light. We do not do constructive criticism.
  • You retain your full copyright.
  • It will be shared via Facebook and Twitter.

What We are Looking for

  • Poetry that has feeling, mystery, and resonance.
  • All styles and forms, except for erotic poems. We want people of all ages to read the posts.
  • Poetry that allows for repeated readings.