Reflections in Haiku

By Mel Senator

Haiku is the ultimate example of precision of expression and economy in form written in four line poems of seventeen syllables. The gems found here are about love, hope, people, the wonder of the natural world and the issues of fate and chance. With great attention to the venerable centuries-old Japanese form, the author gives us both moving and humorous glimpses of his particular view of the world. This book celebrates the day-to-day moments experienced such as going for a walk or noticing the birds, as well as the larger, sweeping events of life. This poetry is lovingly and expertly expressed, each syllable and word chosen with the greatest of care. Open the book, and you will be drawn into the author's unusual, very personal style and honest voice. You will want to savor each poem, as you do a vacation day or a special weekend moment.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Aug 10, 2006
• ISBN: 9780595850044

Mel Senator

Mel Senator is the author of Catskill Summers (2000), Reflections in Haiku (2006), Soft Landings in Poetry (2009) and Soft Landings in Poetry 2 (2011). He is an adjunct professor of American history and teacher education. Mr. Senator and his wife, Shelly, enjoy hiking and biking the shores and marshes along the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. They spend summers at their home on Cape Cod near the National Seashore.

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Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Reflections in Haiku

Intermission

This book of poems is dedicated to Shelly.

How blessed I am to have you in my life.

MS

What is now proved was once only imagin’d.

William Blake, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell

Acknowledgments 

I wish to thank my wife, Shelly, who encouraged me to write and publish this book of poems. Her constant analysis, review of the content, her helpful thoughts and observations made it possible for me to continue the writing process for several years. I especially appreciate her wise council and support regarding the publication of subject matter that reflected my personal thoughts and feelings.

I thank the following people for reading the manuscript prior to publication and offering suggestions: Susan Senator, who also wrote the back cover description, Laura Senator, Julia