Lyrical Passion Poetry E-Zine

"We shall never understand one another until we reduce the language to seven words."- - Kahlil Gibran   (1883-1931)

Lyrical Passion Poetry E-Zine was launched in 2007 to give writers another creative venue with a specialized focus in Japanese short form poetry, and short fiction so it is a pleasure to introduce our online publication. ( Currently open to submissions and we do not charge reading fees to submit to our E-Zine.)

Our mission here at Lyrical Passion Poetry E-Zine is to strengthen the ties in this literary community while educating & entertaining poetry lovers and writers; worldwide. The quality of our work here can only be as great and impressionable as the content that you send to us. Lyrical Passion Poetry E-zine is designed to give novice and award winning writers the opportunity to share their craft. We provide a platform for writers of any background, at any point in their literary careers, to showcase their best writing. We are planting our seeds and letting their roots grow. We know that what we do today, impacts our tomorrow. We look forward to becoming the highest paying literary publication for Japanese short form poetry. It is high time that haiku writers receive rewards of high distinction. Haiku is poetry, haiku is literature.

Writers interested in submitting haiku, senryu, haibun, tan renga or tanka poetry, are encouraged to familiarize themselves as much as possible with the poetic art form and its history by reading contemporary literary journals that publish haiku, tanka and other historical content. Haiku is not simply words on a page that follow the 5-7-5 format. We also encourage you to visit other great websites such as Modern Haiku, Simply Haiku, Frogpond, Atlas Poetica, Magnapoets,  Acorn, Chrysanthemum, Wisteria, Shamrock, Modern English Tanka and The Heron's Nest. You can also browse our website and click on our pictures to see where they take you! If you are registered with Duotrope's Digest, please don't forget to report the acceptances/rejections you receive from Lyrical Passion Poetry E-Zine.

If you would like to send an inquiry to the editors, email us at: LyricalHitmakers@aol.com

Please be sure to read our updated: Guidelines.

Our writing contests help to increase the confidence of each and every winning writer and highlight current achievements especially in Japanese short form poetry; this difficult yet remarkable literary art form. As we journey through the new year, we hope to find new talented new writers and challenge them with year round writing contests and reward our winners with generous grand prizes. Some of our prize winning writers include, Christopher Hayes, Persephone Vandegrift, James Tipton, Jean M. Aloe, Timothy Russell, Catherine J.S. Lee, Mr. Kim Chamberlain, Marek Kozubek, John Bird, Ernest J. Berry, Ute Carson and Patricia Benedict.

In 2010, Lyrical Passion Poetry E-Zine will be accepting submissions of micro-fiction of 6 to 150 words. If you have clever, witty stories to share that master the skill of brevity, regardless of genre, please send your submissions beginning January 1, 2010.

We have a wealth of quality writing from new and award winning writers and we'd like to showcase your literature to help strengthen our readership as a quality publication. We welcome edgy material, we admire uniqueness and seek future contributors whose writing will represent Lyrical Passion Poetry E-Zine in Best American Poetry, Best American Short Stories, The O. Henry Awards  and The Pushcart Prize Anthologies. "When you write, be an inspiration to those who don't." - Raquel D. BAILEY

We would especially like to thank our contributing writers and contestants that donate their winnings to "Women for Women International". Upon your request, Lyrical Passion Poetry E-Zine will donate your cash winnings to Women for Women International to help better the lives of those less fortunate. Each time you donate, your name will be published on this page for the world to see your contributions. On behalf of Women for Women International, thank you to: Marek Kozubek (2)







BIO


Originally from St. Andrew, Jamaica, Raquel D. BAILEY is a new member of the Western Australia Poets, Inc., a proud mother, Executive Administrator, Event Planning consultant & child advocate. She enjoys writing short fiction, Japanese short form poetry, creative nonfiction and song lyrics. As a Florida State University, English graduate, she is the Founding Editor & Publisher of Lyrical Passion Poetry E-Zine with specialized focus in Japanese short form poetry. Her literary works are forthcoming and /or published in The Heron's Nest, The Nor'Easter, Simply Haiku, Moonbathing, Modern Haiku, **Ribbons, Long Story Short, Mayfly, Frogpond, Asahi Haikuist Network, The Aurorean, (EPN) Electronic Poetry Network, Shamrock, **Atlas Poetica, Wisteria, **Modern English Tanka, Chrysanthemum, The Smoking Poet, Other Poetry, Haiku "Montage: 'Juneteenth'", The Tallahassee Democrat, **Red Lights, Taj Mahal Review, Presence, Mainichi Daily News, Magnapoets, Haiku Creatrix, Notes from the Gean, World Haiku Review and Cider Press Review. Her literary works have also placed or received honorable mentions in the 2nd Place Winner, Penumbra Haiku Contest (2009), Satoyama Haiku Contest, Japan (2009) , Snapshot Press Haiku Calendar Competition (2009). 3rd Place - International "KUSAMAKURA" Haiku Competition (2009). Snapshot Press Haiku Calendar Competition (2008), The Haiku Calendar Ludbreg Competition (2008), Mainichi Daily News Haiku Contest (2007), 7th Annual Chistell Writing Contest for Fiction (2007) and the Big Pond Rumour Contest for Fiction (2007).

Quote: A writer may be poor but his evocative, heartfelt words are rich. - Raquel D. BAILEY


THANK YOU FOR CONNECTING

I am grateful for the wealth of knowledge & guidance I have received from great writers and haiku poets like Ferris Gilli, Lenard D. Moore & Michael D. Welch.

Sincerely,

Raquel D. Bailey, B.A.






Jamaican National Bird

The "Doctor Bird" (Trochilus polytmus) lives only in Jamaica and is one of the most outstanding of all the species of Humming Birds. The feathers of the Doctor Bird are beautifully iridescent, a characteristic peculiar to this family.

 

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