The Ending of the Path: A Collection of Haiku

by Brett C. Persson

Step into a beautiful farewell to poetry that forms the culmination of a decades-long love affair.

As the powerful conclusion to a 35-year-long love affair with poetry, this poignant book compiles author Brett C Persson’s farewell to haiku, echoing with a bittersweet yet beautiful send-off to a passion that helped support him through his darkest moments.

Weaving together timeless themes of nature, religion, joy, love, loss, death, and the key moments that shaped his life, this collection ranges over the breadth of human experience, bringing things full circle and serving as the starting point for new adventures into the world of literature. Through the minimalist and simplistic beauty of traditional Japanese haiku, this book captures passing thoughts and crystallizes them into vivid mental imagery, painting a portrait with every verse.

With a dash of random haikus to lighten the mood and give readers some thought-provoking ideas to reflect on, The Ending of the Path teaches us that although all good things must come to an end, they often serve as the foundation for new and exciting directions. This collection is a heartfelt book that will soothe the souls of poetry fans, offering a fresh new perspective on experiences that the greatest poets have grappled with for generations.

164 pages, Hardcover

Published February 27, 2023

About the author

Born in 1973, Brett C Persson is a poet and recovering alcoholic who crafts his experiences into thought-provoking poetry and prose. As the author of his debut book, “Poetry Of An Addict” and several other collections, Brett hopes to provide readers with poignant insights into the life of a recovering addict as he ranges across universal themes through descriptive wordplay and vivid imagery. He aims to reassure readers who are struggling with alcoholism that they’re not alone, helping them find solace in the unique and expressive power of poetry. Brett is currently working on other written works along with a documentary film about people battling addiction. Brett currently resides in Buckeye, Arizona with his wonderful wife and three daughters.

Reviews

[Elisabeth Fowler · Rating 4 out of 5]

nicely done

I have a great deal of respect for those who can formulate poetry, especially haikus. Taking a sophisticated approach to syllables is no easy feat. Nicely done!