I will honor all submissions received by Midnight on the 26th of December for inclusion in the January 1 issue of Failed Haiku.
I am behind on reading submissions right now. The illness and death of my Mother yesterday had me preoccupied. I was raised to be punctual, and meet my commitments, so I will catch up on reading submissions in the next couple of days, and we WILL publish promptly at Midnight on January 1.
Thanks to everyone for your kindness to me in this time, and for your continued support of Failed Haiku. It means a lot.
in the quiet of my own mind the poems of others |
Mike
failed haiku - a journal of English Senryu 
Dear Mike,
My thoughts are with you….and Ron’s right, all this stuff can wait…..when my mother passed away I took to my bed and slept for England…..my sister took to chocolate…..just do whatever it is you need to do right now…..and let it take as long as it takes…..
Helen x
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Mike,
Take the time you need, really. I recall trying to work my way through my mother’s passing the day after. I am not sure it didn’t just delay the process .I would think if any group of writers would be gracious and respectful,it would be haiku poets. Not to worry. I offer you my sincere condolescences.
Ron Scully
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Dear Mike,,words indeed cannot express the loss,loss of your beloved mother, a mother
proud of having raised a wonderful human, talented academician. May God give you the
strength to undergo the bereavement with calm and fortitude.
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Mike,My condolences to you and your family.Jan Benson
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My sympathy to you and your family on your loss.
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Sorry for your loss
You can never replace mom
I send you a hug
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bright colors
celebrate
the dying leaves
Condolences to Mike R.
from Mike S.
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Mike,
Sorry to hear of your recent loss. I am with my folks this Christmastime shuttling back and forth from the rehab facility where my Mom’s recovering from multiple 87-yr.old ailments. Not exactly the big family Christmases I remember. I wish you and your family peace and calm.
joy to the world
a sing-along
to myself
–Peter
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Mike, I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my deepest sympathies. The cherished memories of your mother will always be there to console you and guide you. My thoughts are with you.
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My sincere sympathies to you, Mike, and your family at the loss of your mother. No words are truly adequate, but may love surround you now and the days to come. May your memories sustain through tough moments. ~nan
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Your mother would be proud of you, I will keep you and yours in my thoughts Rachel
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