Thanks, Monica, for the greetings. I am sure I,am not the only one who learned all the celebrations going on right now. It is a joyous time as we begin to see flowers in bloom. I know I am thrilled to see crocuses blooming.
Thanks, too, for explaining your logo choices. Peace, Nan

Greetings for National Plant a Flower Day during National Aardvark Week as we celebrate Berries and Cherries Month! I wish you and yours health and happiness amid the splendor of springtime! Congratulations to published poets and good wishes to participating poets!

Thank you for reviewing my submission. I am delighted to be published in Haiku Dialogue! I appreciate the opportunity to share information about my haiku.

It includes the following:

All spring season word; kigo 季語: morning mist; morning haze; morning glow; asagasumi 朝霞 (あさがすみ)

Seasonless topic; muki 無季: road; street; way; path; course; route; lane; distance; ways (e.g. “a long ways”); michi 道 (みち)

The World Kigo Database by Dr. Gabi Greve, Daruma Museum, Japan, is my primary almanac (saijiki) for kigo and muki, and for translation of kigo and muki into English.

Thank you for your consideration. Best wishes.

Sincerely,

Monica Kakkar (she/her/hers)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicakakkar/

Thanks, KJ, for the reminder that there are so many people behind the scenes as well as all the haiku poets who submit here and other interactive columns within the site. There’s so much here to share and learn from.

Gwen,
Glad you enjoyed the collection. Your rag doll cat resting in the heat…who hasn’t felt that lazy? Especially during hot summer days? Okay, maybe I am speaking for myself only.

thank you Nancy & all the others who have expressed their appreciation for the volunteers behind this column – we appreciate it! & I would add my thanks to all the generous, hard-working folks at The Haiku Foundation who are always so supportive & helpful! & of course, thanks to the Guest Editors, & all who submit – we couldn’t do this without you!
sincerely, kj

Yes, Haiku Dialogue is in good hands with these amazing volunteers. Glad you mentioned them, too. Kudos!

Thanks, Steliana, for reading and commenting on the selections. Your kitten in the stroller made me smile.

Yes, and thank you dear Nan, too for all your work in selecting these inspiring and creative haiku:)