Dimensions
143 x 158 x 12mm
An exquisite collection of love poems in a striking gift book format--published just in time for Valentineand#39;s Day.and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;Haiku is celebrated as a concise form of poetry able to convey a singular moment with great clarity. While haiku most often depicts the natural world, when focused on the elements of love and sensuality, haiku can be a powerful vehicle for evoking the universal experience of love.and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; In this elegant anthology, love is explored through beautiful images that evoke a range of feelings--from the longing of a lover to the passion of a romantic relationship. Written by contemporary Japanese poets as well as by haiku masters such as Basho, Buson, and Issa, these poems share not only the haiku poetsand#39; vision for love, but their vision of the poignant moments that express it.