Dear Haijin, visitors and travelers,
Today very sad news reached me through the mail. Jane Reichhold, one of our honored and loved co-hosts, passed away. I am still in shock. Jane was one of my friends and a renown haiku poetess. She followed Carpe Diem and complimented me with cdhk. She once said that Carpe Diem Haiku Kai was in her eyes the world's best haiku weblog.
As I have read Jane committed suicide. She had fibromyalgia and couldn't live longer with the pain this illness gave her.
As I have read Jane committed suicide. She had fibromyalgia and couldn't live longer with the pain this illness gave her.
I am thinking of a way to honor her here at cdhk ...
I will remember her as one of my closes friends and my muse. I couldn't have created cdhk without her kindness, her knowledge and her intense love for haiku. I am, and will be forever, grateful that she gave me permission to use all her work and the exclusive rights to publish her e-books.
To honor her one of my favorite haiku created by Jane.
afternoon sun
stepping down the steep cliff
shadow stairs
stepping down the steep cliff
shadow stairs
Jane Reichhold ... we will remember her as the Queen of Haiku.
Rest In Peace Jane
My thoughts and prayers are with Werner, her husband, and her family.
Chèvrefeuille
Queen of Haiku
ReplyDeleteTouching many with her words
Her spirit lives on
Sending you a hug cause you need one now.
ReplyDeleteThis is so very sad. I understand a boy getting to a point where they just can't take it anymore. I wish there had been a way to ease her pain.
ReplyDeleteHer family, as well as all of you that knew her, are in my prayers.
Very sad news. Thank you for posting.
ReplyDeleteIn Memory of Jane Reichhold August 5, 2016
ReplyDeleteleaf flutter
in the lightest breeze
birds call
Upon hearing of the death of Jane Reichhold a walk to write haiku. In memory of Jane Reichhold August 5, 2016. ©2016 rickdaddario.com
Rest in lightness and ease Jane Reichhold.
silence
in a rain shower
seven colors
By Jane Reichhold from
Writing and Enjoying Haiku
A Hands-on Book
©2002
Kodansha International
Such a shock! I just heard tonight of this tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends (like you, Kristjaan).I feel blessed to have discovered this great poetess through you.
ReplyDeleteThis is sad news. Her talent was enormous, but through her haiku, and your "Ask Jane" feature, I felt like I knew her. I know you must be distraught, Kristjaan. I am so sorry.
ReplyDeleteJane and I made some haiga together, she the haiku and I the artwork.
ReplyDeleteOne of the haiga goes:
if the sea wants it
letting my hat fly
off the cliff
I will post the haiga on my Facebook page.
Kuniharu Shimizu (Japan)
Still in shock, Kristjaan. I know how her death has affected you. Be consoled, as with her family. She is at rest.
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