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  • 1970
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Eric OswaldEric Oswald

Born in United States in 1970
Currently live in Sherman Oaks, California  

Eric Oswald has published poetry and short fiction worldwide, as well as his work being translated in multiple countries.His photography has been featured in multiple publications and galleries in Southern California.

Website: www.ericoswald.com


intimate conversation
all the rings 
on the table

Seashores issue #15 2026

night jasmine
the violinist counts
a ten-measure rest

Hedgerow issue #152 2026

crocus blooms
first kiss
under the oak

Modern Haiku issue 57.2 2026

household ballet
reaching the shelf
with a slight arabesque 

Frogpond issue 49.1 2026

water gazing
the first snow falls 
up from the depths

Modern Haiku issue 57.1 2025

the candle flame
still against
the frosted window

Presence issue #83 2025

this long autumn —
my shadow has moved
more than me

Presence issue #83 2025

deep breath
the tide
recedes

Presence issue #83 2025

quiet night
the sound of stars 
spooned into my tea

Heron’s Nest December Volume XXVII, Number 4

such buried treasure!
the moon and stars 
deep in a puddle

Wales Haiku Journal Autumn 2025

conclave
cardinals converge 
on the birdfeeder

Wales Haiku Journal Autumn 2025

jumping frog
spiccato croaks
in the lilting reeds

Wales Haiku Journal Autumn 2025

draped cobwebs
her fabric still 
at the sewing table

Frogpond issue 48.3 2025

 wasp nest
   papering the walls
   in the nursery

Frogpond issue 48.2 2025
Reluctant Mermaids Anthology, Southern California Haiku Study Group, 2025

a dance of whales 
mayfly resting 
on a stone

Wales Haiku Journal winter 2025
Reluctant Mermaids Anthology, Southern California Haiku Study Group, 2025

   short sharp staccato 
shiver of a violin 
   Winter, evening

Wales Haiku Journal winter 2025

   Canyon
between the words
   and the reply

Presence issue #82 2025
Reluctant Mermaids Anthology, Southern California Haiku Study Group, 2025

early morning gunfire
the sky slowly turning pink
then blue

Modern Haiku issue 56:3 2025
Reluctant Mermaids Anthology, Southern California Haiku Study Group, 2025

 Mother’s funeral —
walking home, stepping
   on all the cracks

Presence issue #82 2025
Reluctant Mermaids Anthology, Southern California Haiku Study Group, 2025

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