Book of the Week – heart of pine by Barbara F. Buck
heart of pine, by Barbara F. Buck, was printed as a limited-edition collection. This collection of poetry focuses on everyday moments and scenes from nature and life, such as the shadow of the moon, waves washing the sand, or the sound of a child playing music. The poems highlight simple experiences, exploring themes of impermanence, connection, and observation.
heart of pine was first published in 1976.
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Below are a few selected poems from the book:
this shadow
watching the earth’s shadow
cross the moon
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beyond the dunes
the wet sound of bay waves
washing the sand
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passing along main street
on the summer flood waters
store mannequin
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in the dried-up pond
cows
nibbling grass
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through hollow bamboo
my son
making music
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from each fresh loaf
savoring
the heel of the bread
You can read the entire book in the THF Digital Library. Please share your favorite poem from the book with us.
Do you have a full or chapbook length book published in 2019 or earlier that you would like featured as a Book of the Week? Contact us for details. Haiku featured in the Book of the Week Archive are selected by the THF Digital Librarian Kenneth Pearson and are used with permission.
