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Thanks, Alan. A link I will no doubt be using many times.

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Issa's travels in the western province-

when I turn around
the beautiful woman's gone—
willow tree

The verb certainly gives the interest to look deeper. This is the closest to what I was looking for to represent a death poem I have in mind.

Just to ask if 'willow' on its own, within a verse, a seasonal word?

Many thanks, Alan.
In my haste I forgot to mention the cover art 'Empty' by Ron C Moss a captivating piece of art on it's own, but so integral to the poems.

I know what you mean in your last paragraph, I've purchased some (and after having your guidance and help in the forum) awful collections in my need to learn.
Being here, has made me more selective.







   

Quote from: bobwhitmire on January 31, 2019, 09:02:28 AM
Not all haiku, but Japanese Death Poems, compiled by Yoel Hoffman, opened my eyes.

https://tinyurl.com/yafe5qp2

~ Bob

Thanks for the link' Bob. I've seen this book when I first joined THF site. I'll take another look this evening when I post my review.
Many thanks, again.

Quote from: AlanSummers on January 31, 2019, 04:15:48 AM
That's a good point Carol! I always love to read any introductory piece, be it preface, foreword, blurbs, introduction, as they often help us when reading the pieces as a whole.

And if you want to, maybe put in your informative commentary that you've posted here onto Amazon, maybe do that?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Haiku-Days-Remembrance-Honor-Father/dp/1732502307/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548929526&sr=8-1&keywords=Robert+Epstein+haiku

Just a thought! I try to leave mini-reviews when I can, as so many books aren't really haiku, and it must be a nightmare for anyone not a regular reader of haiku.

Alan

Quote from: flowerfox on January 30, 2019, 11:53:50 PM
Received the book, Haiku Days of Remembrance - Robert Epstein.

I know many people skip the beginning of a book and dive straight into the main pages, the poetry within this book are heartfelt and understandable, but please read the 'preface' this reading gives a deeper meaning to the poems.

Our senses bring memories flooding back of friends and family that have left us, after reading the preface and then this verse-

sundown
I listen harder
for birdsong
.
Robert Epstein

Wonderful.

I will do that this evening, thank you for the nudge and introducing me to a wonderful book. I've read some of your reviews when I do a search for haiku books...eloquent, and penned by one who knows what he is on about.
I'm still a green novice at this genre, but I do know I've purchased and read some of the 'not haiku' books.
I'm hanging out with the right people in this forum :)

Received the book, Haiku Days of Remembrance - Robert Epstein.

I know many people skip the beginning of a book and dive straight into the main pages, the poetry within this book are heartfelt and understandable, but please read the 'preface' this reading gives a deeper meaning to the poems.

Our senses bring memories flooding back of friends and family that have left us, after reading the preface and then this verse-

sundown
I listen harder
for birdsong
.
Robert Epstein

Wonderful.

Thank you for your help Alan, I've ordered the book you have recommended, I just know it will be what I am looking for.

Many thanks

I'm not new to the site, but would still like to enquire about a specific topic.

Could anyone recommend a modern or contemporary collection of haiku and related forms about death.
Yes, death poems. I would just like to read them for inspiration.

Thank you.

A lovely crowd of people, it was lovely to hear their notes and how they put them together, and then your input and arrangement, you have such a calm voice.
The museum was a fabulous venue for the workshop, I think I'll be popping down there again, so easy to get there.
I've signed up for the news letter a while back, and look forward to receiving it.
You and Karen, busy bees, as always, I don't know how you keep up with it all. It was great to meet you both. Karen gave me a smashing idea -  when we went to have a nosy about in the attic, we saw some dip pens on the old writing slope, and went onto the subject of calligraphy -  hand writing our verses with dip pen in various fonts, so, I've dusted down my old calligraphy books.

I must say I was a bit miffed to have to hand over money to get back into my own country...but worth it for such an inspirational day  :-*

Many thanks.
 

Was this a brilliant day? Awesome.
Thanks for a wonderful day away from it all.

Congratulations, Bob.

Although I am a mere novice at the genre of haiku, having just over two year of practice under my belt, I feel the need to learn more.

'out of the old pond and into the city'
Definitely.

The first verse sets the tonal quality of the book.
 

I like the sound of that, Alan. So much to forage when just out for a walk, I'm looking forward to the wimberries.
The venue is gorgeous.

Quote from: light pilgrim on April 21, 2018, 10:51:44 AM
Hi flowerfox,

It's wonderful that you are thinking of exploring tanka. Here are some journals that currently publish tanka:

American Tanka: http://www.americantanka.com/about/

cattails: http://www.cattailsjournal.com/

Chrysanthemum: http://www.chrysanthemum-haiku.net/en/index.html

Eucalypt:  http://eucalypt.info/

Ribbons: http://www.tankasocietyofamerica.org/ribbons

Skylark: http://skylarktanka.weebly.com/read-skylark.html


A Hundred Gourds has a great archive. The journal closed in June 2016.

http://ahundredgourds.com


I wish you the very best on your tanka journey.

light pilgrim

I have found some marvellous books after reading the Skylark link. I've ordered them on Amazon this morning, so pleased.

Many Thanks
flowerfox.

Thank you for that post, Alan. A reasonable sum for membership. I think I'll take the plunge and join in, although I have a long way to go with this wonderful genre.