Haiku For The Soul

Within these pages, poems bloom like cherry blossoms, inviting readers to pause, breathe, reflect, and connect with the deepest recesses of their souls. Reflective Haiku: Poems for Growing, Healing, and Restoring the Soul is a luminous tapestry of words, painting a landscape of emotions and thoughts. Each haiku conjures vivid imagery and stirs profound emotions, reminding us of life's inherent beauty and brevity. As readers immerse themselves in these carefully crafted poems, they will be caught in a delicate dance between simplicity and complexity. Whether you are a seasoned poetry enthusiast or new to the art form, this poetry book will illuminate the power of poetry to heal, nurture, and restore.

A haiku love poem can awaken the heart to love and deeper feelings. Life thrives on loving thoughts. It's time to sit in silence and contemplate the wondrous emotional journey of life. Discover and rediscover that loving feeling. Extract extraordinary richness in the most ordinary events of everyday life. Treasure these moments in this chaotic world and fill it with more love. This book has ten parts each carrying 17 haiku, a collection of 170 love poems. There is no particular order or specific theme with each section. Read a haiku and let the words flow through you. Awaken your heart to the special moments in your life/love story and do the small things with great love; one haiku at a time.

I write haiku when I'm feelin' blue and when love and pain make me want. Join us on a journey through the pain of betrayal, divorce and after... We love the traditional Japanese haiku format of 17 syllables on 3 lines: 5-7-5. It is very symmetrical, terse and disciplined. However, these are not your great grandfather's haiku. This is Modern American Haiku. We do keep the fundamental format, but that 's all. For one thing, we give them titles, which we believe helps the reader focus on the punch in each haiku. Second, there is word play. Third, there is the extra dimension of the images in which the haiku are embedded or by which they are framed. We believe the reader will be amazed at how well the illustrations deepen the haiku. Ted and Patricia

The interplay of light and shadow. Solitude in nature, without ever feeling alone. Breathing in the stillness and being filled with joy, surrounded and embraced by the natural world. Haiku poetry is a celebration of nature, the Earth, and all its creatures. "Haiku for the Soul" blends haiku with photographs of the Minnesota landscape.

Exploring the concepts of Buddhist practice within the traditional Japanese form of Haiku poetry, each poem presents a guide for contemplation and meditation in both the emotional and metaphysical worlds found within the following ten sentiments of the self.COMPASSION: Compassion, a forgiveness coupled with understanding.PEACE: A strive for serenity within the self, peace comes from within.LOVE: An untold vastness of emotion, its range and depth exceeding that of all other sentiments.MEDITATION: Deepening awareness invigorating the soul, refreshing the spirit with channeled clarity.LIFE: A sanctity, a battle, a gathering of given elations, tumultuous and foreboding... life.HAPPINESS: As elusive as it is easily found, liberty granted in expressions of joy.IMPERMANENCE: Temporary, fleeting, all that has been has gone, as will all to come fade also.MINDFULNESS: Awareness to all surrounding, attentiveness to the consciousness within.REINCARNATION: To be born again, to experience the world afresh through new given eyes.KARMA: Action, in action, no deed unnoticed; no acts forsaken in the realms of karma's cyclic stream.

This book contains dozens of haiku sequences. Each sequence consists of many haiku poems that revolve around the same topic and can be read sequentially and spatially. The poems in each sequence complement one another and shed contrastive and corroborative light on one another. They deal with many spiritual, moral, and realistic problems of contemporary humans and seek to develop the nature of haiku poetry itself.

"Seasons of the Soul: Haikus of Life's Journey" is a beautifully crafted collection of haikus that explores the myriad facets of human experience. From the tender moments of first love to the profound bonds of family, and from the tranquility of nature to the introspective peace of quiet contemplation, this book weaves a tapestry of emotions that resonate with every reader. Each haiku is a delicate snapshot, capturing the essence of moments that define our lives - the joy of childhood, the wisdom found in teaching and learning, the rejuvenation found in nature, and the deep reflection in memories and dreams. Perfect for both lovers of poetry and newcomers to the form, "Seasons of the Soul: Haikus of Life's Journey" offers a refreshing pause in the hustle of everyday life, inviting readers to slow down and savor the beauty of words and the depth of feelings they evoke. The simplicity of the haiku form, combined with the depth of insight offered, makes this book a timeless treasure, perfect for gifting or for personal reflection. Whether you're seeking inspiration, comfort, or a moment of peace, this collection is a journey through the landscapes of the heart and soul, offering a gentle reminder of life's precious moments and the enduring power of love, nature, and family.

I write haiku when I'm feelin' blue and when love and pain make me want. Join us on a journey through the pain of betrayal, divorce and after... We love the traditional Japanese haiku format of 17 syllables on 3 lines: 5-7-5. It is very symmetrical, terse and disciplined. However, these are not your great grandfather's haiku. This is Modern American Haiku. We do keep the fundamental format, but that 's all. For one thing, we give them titles, which we believe helps the reader focus on the punch in each haiku. Second, there is word play. Third, there is the extra dimension of the images in which the haiku are embedded or by which they are framed. We believe the reader will be amazed at how well the illustrations deepen the haiku. Ted and Patricia