Awakening

Barbara Anna Gaiardoni is among the winners of the 7th Basho-an international English Haiku Competition. She has been recognized in The Mainichi’s Haiku in English Best list for 2023 and 2024 and received an Honorable Mention at the Fujisan Tanka Contest 2024. Her Japanese-style poetry has been published in 260 international magazines and translated into 12 languages. Drawing, swimming in the sea and walking in nature are her passions. "I can, I must, I want" is her motto.