Haiku: A Collection of Haiku and Renku Poetry

A collection of original Haiku and Renku poetry distilled to a stark, beautiful bareness. '...the poetry is a dance of life that flies and falls through experience with a poet and observer's astute, deft touch.' A collection of original Haiku and Renku poetry and Japanese art. Haiku is an ancient form of writing poetry from Japan, and is very strict in its structure. Three sections of three lines each. The first and third lines must be five syllables. The second line, seven syllables. Haiku usually refers to nature somewhere in the poetry. This book includes all original Haiku by a living poet. Sumi-E pen and ink brush work by author. There has been a huge revival of interest in this form of poetry and its beauty is recognized by the modern world.