Haiku Nation

Haiku Nation. Haiku World.Haiku Nation is a breathtaking collection of stunning images and observations of the beautiful Devon countryside and beyond as the seasons change all captured and written in haiku and senryu verse by the contemporary English poet P.J. Reed. the august sorrowscrumbling cream rose petals fallstolen by the breezedragonfly flutterswings of finest cobweb silkseen we walk awayI am lonelinessthe kind moon watches and sendsme a shadow friendThe Haiku style of poetry within this volume is truly mesmerising. I opened the first page not knowing what to expect and my experience of reading this collection can only be described as bringing an alien in from the cold. The collection has personally inspired me to explore this sub genre of poetry DR.The poems of Haiku Nation offer an intoxicating insight into the ethereal world of haiku...Highly recommended for haiku poetry lovers and for readers in general. A very enjoyable and warm book. Even the dark pieces of work trigger strong emotions. A follow-up volume would be most welcome. Spread the word P.J. Reed is the haiku poet to read. A contemporary of Vanessa Daou Nick Armbrister.