Robert Witmer, Japan

Introducing  :  Robert Witmer has resided in Japan for the past 45 years. Now an emeritus professor, he has had the opportunity to teach courses in poetry and creative writing not only at his home university in Tokyo but also in India. His poems and prose poetry have appeared in many print and online journals and books. His first book of poetry, a collection of haiku titled Finding a Way, was published in 2016. A second book of poetry, titled Serendipity, was published earlier this year (2023).

a thread

in a tapestry

the earthworm's masterpiece

November 21st 2023 

a warm breeze

across a pool of rain

the moonlight's tiny feet

May 15th 2024