Jane Reichhold – queen of haiku and tanka poetry. (1937-2017). 

We can all be grateful for all that Jane has meant for the haiku and tanka world, she was one of the best modern haiku poetesses. 

always remembered

a queen of Japanese poems

where life was a joy

until Illness conquer her

we all will face it one day

Five musical chord Tanka’s written by Elsie Hagley

Jane enjoyed poetry
very rich in Japanese praise
her love for tanka shone through
now blossoming in heaven
angels sing loud rejoicing

the musical chord
embracing your solitude
wish upon a star
wait those treasures will unfold
like the day tooth fairy came

born a butterfly
sometimes never to see life
music in the air
turning round to face the sun
here the bells ringing above

a loud music note
peeling from the heavens sky
time to slow life down
let the waves wash over time
rejoice in the fresh feeling

music fills the air
cool evening air flows around
resting rocking chair
drifting into a dazed sleep
brings memories courting days