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Written by: Stephen Bailey

For The Time Being by Stephen Bailey (Ararua Books, Ōtaki, 2023) may be ordered from Amazon (paperback or kindle).
ISBN 978 0 473 67118 1

Possibly the most significant development in haiku-influenced poetry in our generation, these are both intensely personal and metaphysical poems – “The very heart of becoming” – in which the poem exceeds its own form, attaining something much larger.
—Eric Selland – poet, translator

A 30 page sampler from the 358 page book as published may be read at for the time being – sampler (fliphtml5.com)

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Written by: Stephen Bailey (as Hansha Teki) and others

Bipedal Verses  by Hansha Teki, Heliosparrow Press (September 13, 2020)

This book collects the poems that I wrote in response to daily haiku prompts by Carole MacRury during the 31 days of August 2020. The daily prompts were those that appeared on NaHaiWriMo's (National Haiku Writing Month) Facebook page. The poems are headed by the words of Carole's prompts followed by my response poem, some of which also have my explanatory afternotes related to my process in
making them.

The book is prefaced and ended with some comments regarding my poetic journey from haiku to parallel.

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Written by: Stephen Bailey (as Hansha Teki) and others

A New Resonance 11  edited by Jim Kacian & Julie Warther (Red Moon Press, 2019)

Voted as best haiku anthology by the judges for the Haiku Society of America's Merit Book Awards for 2020.

The longstanding New Resonance series has been an exceptional addition to the haiku literature in its representation and promotion of new voices in the genre, and this collection from 2019 is no less exceptional and inspiring than those from previous years. New voices are always refreshing to read for their different takes in style and subject matter, and the poets represented span a wide range, inviting interesting comparisons and revealing diverse approaches. On the more experimental side are Aversano’s one-line haiku and Teki’s poems on loss and becoming that pull us into presence and absence with sparse images. Alongside them are more personal narrators such as Tia Haynes, whose poignant poems on motherhood are deeply felt and treat subject matter less often found in haiku. She describes being a mother with humor and seriousness, recognizing the sacrifices and psychological toll as well as the cherished intimate moments with her children. In truth, every poet in this anthology is worthy of special mention and the high quality of this annual series on emerging voices is testament to the continuing vibrancy of the haiku genre.  –  Judges' comments

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Written by: Stephen Bailey (as Hansha Teki) and others

Triptych by Kala Ramesh, Don Baird, and Hansha Teki, Red Moon Press, 2019

This collaborative book of haiku, by three outstanding contemporary and international voices, has great aspirations: no less than to tell the story of the rise, fall, and recovery of humanity within its 180 pages. Each poet takes up one of these themes: Kala Ramesh paints a picture of the Eden of our origins; Don Baird tells the tale of the Fall; and Hansha Teki suggests possibilities toward our renewal, and that of our planet. The effect is similar to that of the prophets, crying out in the wilderness of men’s folly, with the hope that doing so will inspire a return to the faithful shepherding of our planet and ourselves, wherein a kind of redemption might be possible, and that we might be worthy of it. This is a great deal to ask, of the poets, but also of the reader. They have laid down the challenge. The rest is up to you.
– from the publisher

How to write about the world, current events, interiority, the feeling of what’s now—all sensitively, with freshness and surprise—and through the transformative magic of haiku, also inspire? Triptych is one answer, a novel approach by three authors increasingly in the international spotlight over the last several years. Kala Ramesh hails from India—poet, musician, dancer, educator—the spark which has lit the fuse of contemporary haikai forms in India; Don Baird—poet, martial arts premier grandmaster, musician, photographer, bonsai tender—has created several international haiku websites, such as The Living Haiku Anthology and Under the Bashō journal; Hansha Teki hailing from New Zealand—poet, sacred-world traveler, system admin of the above-mentioned sites and more—has recently been pioneering “Parallels,” an extended-haiku form. These three have been collaboratively forging online, international haiku communities. Triptych is a fruition of their creative minds weaving together significant edges of international concern, touching upon the recent Zeitgeist with rawness and grit. A sympathy of images shared: from Kala’s “In the Beginning", followed by Don’s “Stasis” and concluding with Hansha’s uroboric “The Return.”

A Triptych—commonly, three carved or painted panels, as an altarpiece (among various religions), a writing tablet, etc., that can be folded or hinged open—separate, yet also integrated as a unitary work. A triptych may tell a story; within the three panels of “In the Beginning,” “Stasis,” and “The Return” is implied a future in which there is hope. Or, does each panel represent in itself three realms: a paradise, heaven, a hell? An inner story or metatext within
Triptych suggests that each panel brought by each poet is itself a triptych—in this manner, the book contains realms within realms that deepen its dimension: a sanctuary, promise or dream, a rescue, and a weeping. Triptych is a compassionate, beautiful book.
– Richard Gilbert review  in Frogpond 42.3

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Written by: Hansha Teki & Clayton Beach

Memories of the Future: Linked and Contrapuntal Poetry by Stephen Bailey (as Hansha Teki) and Clayton Beach, Heliosparrow Press (March 10, 2020)

 Raw, fresh, vivid poetry that utilizes all 5 senses yet provides space for the reader's imagination and engagement. Memories of the Future is an inspiring collection of linked-verse poems and parallel haiku that are well-blended with dark and light themes, concrete imagery and abstraction. The poems are infused with surprising, creative and provocative juxtapositions. After reading this, I'm inspired to write more collaborative linked-verse for the unique experiences it provides and its ability to connect people across distances, across countries, around the world. I recommend this book. – Amazon review by JS

Although I have only just begun to absorb Memories of the Future, I have so far immensely enjoyed this collection. Haiku is one of my favorite forms of poetry, and this work of linked and contrapuntal takes Haiku to a truly stunning level. Thanks very much for publishing this! – Amazon review by mark

A 31 page sample from the 86 page book as published may be read at Memories of the Future Sample

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Written by: Stephen Bailey (as Hansha Teki)

The contents of the first section of this self-published book intended as a Christmas gift in December 2017. It contains many of my poems that were first published in various poetry publications during 2017. They are ordered by the date of finalised composition and/or first publication.

The second section is made up of a sample selection of previously unpublished poems.

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