Steve Hodge
Steve Hodge is the editor of Prune Juice, a Journal of Senryu, Kyoka, Haibun and Haiga and an Assisting Editor of the Living Senryu Anthology. An award winning, internationally published and anthologized poet, Steve's work has appeared in numerous publications, including Frogpond, Modern Haiku, The Heron’s Nest and others. His book of haiga, The Sparrow’s Dream, was published in 2014.
pediatric ICU
no red bulbs
on the christmas tree
First Place Winner, Sonic Boom Second Annual Senryu Contest, June 2016
outside the dance
the Homecoming Queen
kissing the new girl
Prune Juice, Issue 16, July 2015, pg. 37
“Motorcycle for Sale”
the clink of the spoon
in the baby’s bowl
Prune Juice, Issue 16, July 2015, pg. 37
drunk again
the bully’s father
unbuckles his belt
Prune Juice, Issue 16, July 2015, pg. 37
abused girl
smiles scratched off
the dolls’ faces
Prune Juice, Issue 16, July 2015, pg.37
tattoo shop
the tattooist’s wife reading
the illustrated man
Prune Juice, Issue 16, July 2015, pg. 37
another birthday
opening a new bottle
of baby aspirin
Failed Haiku, Volume 1, Issue 1, January 2016
hearing of the death
of her childhood abuser
silent snow
Failed Haiku, Volume 1, Issue 1, January 2016
turning off
the candidates’ debate
mockingbirds
Failed Haiku, Volume 1, Issue 1, January 2016
Devil’s Night
the candidate takes the lead
in the polls
Failed Haiku, Volume 1, Issue 1, January 2016
his first time at the lake
my son asks when
the dragons fly
Failed Haiku, Volume 1, Issue 1, January 2016
concert pavilion
the conductor’s brief pause
for blue jays
Failed Haiku, Volume 1, Issue 1, January 2016
divorce final
our son learning
long division
Failed Haiku, Volume 1, Issue 3, March 2016
report card day
the bonsai
a work in progress
Failed Haiku, Volume 1, Issue 3, March 2016
a hint of color
through November fog
remission
Failed Haiku, Volume 1, Issue 3, March 2016