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A collection of award winning and previously published haiku/senryu by Alexis Rotella.
56 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2015
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April 10, 2015
This collection of haiku, by Alexis Rotella, might be best described as a handbook full of examples of how to write in the haiku form. One of the very best ways to 'learn' is to 'see' the 'best of the best'. Alexis is a bigger than life force in the genre of haiku. Her work had been published in every major journal of haiku, her artwork is stunning on its own, but often her visual creations are combined with her haiku to create haiga that are truly exceptional. She has a body of work in the haiku world that is amazing.
In short, if you love haiku, you will automatically love this book. Here is a taste of the work, chosen at random:
Buddha's birthday--
the first peony
reflected in the pond
Zen retreat
opening
my clown chakra
Daisy
repeating
itself
There is a clarity in her observations of nature, herself, and the world around her that will 'zing' right through you. This is a book of poetry that you will use to inspire your own creative impulses. It is absolutely worth owning.
A brief word is worthy too about the publisher, Red Moon Press, a publisher of haiku and other Japanese forms. Their small books are wonderful to hold, well constructed so that you can tuck them in your pocket for your haiku walks for years to come.
This volume can be purchased at the Red Moon Press site:
http://www.redmoonpress.com/catalog/p...
In short, if you love haiku, you will automatically love this book. Here is a taste of the work, chosen at random:
Buddha's birthday--
the first peony
reflected in the pond
Zen retreat
opening
my clown chakra
Daisy
repeating
itself
There is a clarity in her observations of nature, herself, and the world around her that will 'zing' right through you. This is a book of poetry that you will use to inspire your own creative impulses. It is absolutely worth owning.
A brief word is worthy too about the publisher, Red Moon Press, a publisher of haiku and other Japanese forms. Their small books are wonderful to hold, well constructed so that you can tuck them in your pocket for your haiku walks for years to come.
This volume can be purchased at the Red Moon Press site:
http://www.redmoonpress.com/catalog/p...
June 3, 2015
Another superb book by one of my favorite haiku writers.
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