Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Jewels of Serendipity Revitalizes Formal Haiku
Jewels of Serendipity is a special book of haiku poems written by poets from all over the world.
It's curated by Kanwar Dinesh Singh, who wants to keep the traditional form of haiku alive.
The book has 258 haiku from 54 poets in 15 different countries.
It shows that haiku can be written in many different ways while still keeping its special structure.
The poems talk about nature, memories, and everyday life, and they make you think and feel different things.
Some are calm and peaceful, while others are funny or a bit strange.
The book is a great way to see how haiku can be both old and new at the same time.
Jewels of Serendipity is an international anthology of formal English-language haiku curated by Kanwar Dinesh Singh.
The anthology includes 258 haiku from 54 poets across 15 countries, showcasing the universal appeal of formal haiku.
It emphasizes the importance of structure in haiku, countering the trend of any three-line verse being considered haiku.
The collection features diverse voices and themes, from philosophical insights to satirical playfulness, all within the traditional haiku framework.
Notable poets include Albrecht Classen, Andrew Brindle, Mark Macleod, Marta Alaina Holliday, Rika Inami, R.K. Singh, and Meenakshi Mohan, each contributing unique perspectives.
- Who
- Kanwar Dinesh Singh, 54 poets from 15 countries
- What
- An international anthology of formal English-language haiku titled 'Jewels of Serendipity'
- When
- Recent decades (exact time not specified)
- Where
- Global, with contributions from various countries
- Why
- To preserve and revitalize the formal haiku tradition and demonstrate its relevance in contemporary literature
- Anthology Title
- Jewels of Serendipity
- Curator
- Kanwar Dinesh Singh
- Number of Poets
- 54
- Number of Countries Represented
- 15
- Number of Haiku
- 258
- Key Feature
- Celebrates diversity within formal haiku structure
- Notable Poets
- Albrecht Classen, Andrew Brindle, Mark Macleod, Marta Alaina Holliday, Rika Inami, R.K. Singh, Meenakshi Mohan
- Anthology's Stance
- Advocates for formal fidelity in haiku