Leon Tefft
@leontefft
Writer, poet & author of “Haiku Evolution” and “Haiku Traditions.” Interests in history, philosophy and photography. Poetry, not politics. #haiku #senryu #tanka
Haiku Evolution, my second collection of 300 original haiku, senryu, tanka and haibun, is now available in paperback and ebook from retailers in over 32 countries. leontefft.com/books
#haibun #vss365 Gallows humor may appear shocking to observers, but it's not rooted in disrespect. It's about navigating a hornet's nest of tragedy or horror and emerging without being stung, or at least not stung too badly. It's a way to find resilience and endure life's…
neither water nor wound bearing the world in the weight of a tear #senryu #vss365
My first Ozzy Osbourne concert was on March 3, 1984, at the Rosemont Horizon, an arena where Randy Rhoads performed just two years earlier before his tragic death. I would have loved to witness Randy's brilliance, but Jake E. Lee, his successor, delivered a phenomenal…
What I enjoy about humana obscura is its presentation of diverse forms of poetry combined with compelling photography assembled in a stylish package. I'm thrilled to have two haiku and one tanka included in this Summer 2025 issue. Thank you to @humanaobscura and Editor Brianna…
It’s officially summer, and our latest issue is here! The Summer 2025 Issue of Humana Obscura features work from 68 contributors from around the globe. #humanaobscura Click the link in our bio.