Richard Matta, USA

Introducing  : Richard Matta grew up in New York's Hudson Valley, attended Notre Dame (barely surviving winters), and is now in southern California, after many stops along the way. When not writing or editing poetry, he's been exclusively hired out by his golden-doodle dog as boat and car chauffeur. 

His haiku are published in many international journals including Frogpond, 
Modern Haiku, Acorn, Heron's Nest, Wales Haiku, Poetry Pea, and Presence to 
name a few.

rapidly retreating
with his nectar needle...
Allen's hummingbird 

July 23rd 2023 

first light...
the doe nibbles
a long-stemmed rose

November 11th 2023

prayer garden
coaxing the sound
from a peace bell

June 7th 2024 

rosemary
a honeybee hugs
her blue scent

December 8th 2024