Switzerland Inspired

<p>You might not associate haiku poetry with Switzerland renowned for its luxury watches and chocolatiers. A landlocked destination for skiers and spa visitors it lies in the heart of Europe.</p><p> </p><p>From the Swiss Alps to the Jura mountains via a network of green corridors the impressive peaks and stunning lakes play host to a biodiverse population of wildlife. Wild lynx and resident wolves roam freely in the forests protected by laws that cover 32% of the country and also provide a home for rare flora and fauna.</p><p> </p><p>Such an abundance of nature cannot help but inspire poetic notions.</p><p> </p><p>Inhale the alpine mountain air follow a breeze across a field of bowing grasses close your eyes. Listen to the idle clonk of cowbells the caw of crows and in the far distance a farm dog. Slowly exhale and open your eyes to the splendour of Switzerland.</p><p> </p><p>This collection of haiku and senryu poetry spans a decade and reflects scenes I have witnessed. It tracks my progress learning as I go. </p><p> </p><p>This book is not so much a How To but more a How I. I have studied the rules pertaining to short form poetry but I tend to view them as guidelines only. Some I comply with others I ignore. Poetry comes first.</p><p> </p><p>I am sharing these whimsical wonders with you to entertain and delight. Be they ordinary or remarkable they are all special in their simplicity. Read them slowly to savour the essence.</p>