Leon Tefft
Author, Writer & Poet
Cherry Blossoms
blushingin moonlightcherry blossoms I am thrilled to have my cherry blossom haiku…
Leon Tefft
Failed Haiku 100th Issue
lemon juicewith a twist of irony—jumbo shrimp debate teammoment of silenceelevator ride…
Wardrobe Malfunction
wardrobe attirewondering which suitI’ll be buried in Thanks to Thomas Tilton for…
Folk Ku Journal
roadside crocusin the rear viewwith winter poke and probethe abyssof your silencestill…
The Cherita: Empty Beach
splashing homeumbrella wetshoes soakedescaping the rainpouring into your armssensing a storm lingers…
Lotus Blossom
not sinkingnot swimminglotus blossom I’m very pleased to have this haiku published…
Petals of Haiku: An Anthology
calm woodlands cradledelights of muted snowfallsexquisite silence frosty maple leavescrackle in whispering…
Himalayan Moon
I climbed bitter iceclawing at heavensfar beyond fingertipsDistant dunesfade into memoryVicious squallssting…
Heterodox Haiku: Cutting Letters
English Interpretations of the 20 Traditional Japanese Kireji I’m thrilled to have…
Valley Fog
valley fogmorning birdsongcolors the gray This is my photo taken this morning…
Tornado Warning
tornado warningthat look inyour eyes Published May 3, 2024 I’m happy to…
Our Morning Tea
I’m awakened again by the quietest silence tapping my shoulder. Gliding into…