June Rose Dowis is a Shreveport-based poet and artist whose work captures the beauty of observation and the power of reflection. As a haiku and senryu poet, she has been widely published in national and international journals, earning recognition in esteemed competitions such as the Haiku Society of America’s Gerald Brady Senryu Contest and the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Contest. She has also served as the South Region Coordinator for the Haiku Society of America, fostering connections among poets across Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

In addition to poetry, June explores mixed media, collage, and acrylics in her visual art, embracing the imperfections that make each piece unique. Whether through words or images, her work invites the viewer to slow down, appreciate the details of everyday life, and find meaning in the present moment.