Ruth Holzer (born Ruth Clare Holzer, November 25, 1943, Bronx, New York), retired freelance translator, editor, poet, and haikai poet. Haiku, senryu, and haibun published in leading journals and group and topical anthologies, Publications include seven chapbooks of free verse and ghazals, a letterpress haiku mini-chapbook, and a haibun collection. Assistant editor of tinywords and coeditor of Haibun Today. Resides in Herndon, Virginia.