warmest and deepest regards,

Alan

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I sorry that you are having health issues. I know how frustrating that can be, having had several health problems recently. Thank you to you and all the editors for all that you have done to advance the funny side of haiku.

Love and wishes for better health.

Adelaide

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Be well, please be very well. Thanks so much for everything you did and brought to Failed Haiku over the years.

My first verse ever accepted for publication was at Failed Haiku, by Mike. He also rejected 9 others submitted at the same time. Then, once published, I realized that my single verse occupied its own page in the issue, and the rest of the page was blank – in other words Mike thought that leaving the rest of the page empty was better than publishing any of the other 9 pieces. A truly valuable lesson, the first of many from you both, and also Bryan and other guest editors over the years.

‘Tis the end of an era.

thank you again

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I am so sorry to hear of your medical struggles, but I am very glad you are taking the time to care for yourselves. I am very sad to see Failed Haiku end, but I want to thank you again for publishing my work. Thank you for teaching me, entertaining me, and nurturing me through your publication.

Be well,

Mark

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Words seem inadequate to express how much both of you, Bryan, and other editors of Failed Haiku have meant to me and to my growth as a poet. I thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I so hope you’ll both be feeling much better soon.

You will be tremendously missed.

Love, Eavonka

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after midnight

just me

and the crickets

• —from the June 2016 issue

Julie Bloss Kelsey

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At the end of the day, our health is all we have, and we have to do all we can to maintain it. As they say, all good things must come to an end, thank you for everything you’ve done to give us haiku misfits a place to shine. I wish you both healing and peace.

petro

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Although I’ve been a member of the failed haiku family for just the past six months, I’ve learned a lot and been entertained along the way. I thank you for that and for including my pieces, as well.

I wish you the very best of health and happiness. You’ve done so much for so many of us and we are forever thankful for your expertise, patience, honesty and perhaps most of all, your kindness and generosity.

Sincerely yours,

Doug Sylver

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