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Punk is 4% done

Ugh, this ebook is actually a PDF with wretchedly small print. I'll try it on the tablet to see if I like it enough to buy a paper copy. Though the words "Foreword by Natalie Goldberg" do not fill me with joy.

— Dec 18, 2025 03:35PM

Poetry of Chiyo-ni: The Life and Art of Japan's Most Celebrated Woman Haiku Master

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Punk is 40% done

Libby remembered where I was, but not my highlights. :(

— Jan 14, 2026 02:08PM

Punk is 39% done

Hey, this came back to me early! The other borrower must have given up on it.

— Jan 14, 2026 02:03PM

Punk is 39% done

This went back to the library and since they only have one copy and two people are ahead of me, it'll be a while before I see it again.

— Jan 08, 2026 07:35PM

Punk is 39% done

woman's desire
deeply rooted–
the wild violets

— Jan 07, 2026 11:24AM

Punk is 38% done

even falling down
it still smiles--
the festival doll

— Jan 06, 2026 12:51PM

Punk is 36% done

evening temple bell
stopped in the sky
by cherry blossoms

— Jan 05, 2026 01:12PM

Punk is 36% done

"The plum blossom was transplanted from China and was Japan's favorite flower until nationalism grew in the eighth century and the sakura (cherry blossom), which is native to Japan, took its place."

— Jan 04, 2026 03:03PM

Punk is 31% done

I have finally exited the somewhat repetitive introduction and reached the haiku. It puts the transliteration first which is a choice.

— Dec 28, 2025 03:13PM

Punk is 22% done

This ebook is messed up. You can't even highlight text with any accuracy. :(

— Dec 23, 2025 04:01PM

Punk is 10% done

Aaaaaaaand the end notes aren't linked. Good thing I didn't pay money for this. (That's what the library is for.)

— Dec 18, 2025 04:27PM