The Ending of the Path: A Collection of Haiku

By Brett C. Persson

Step into a beautiful farewell to poetry that forms the culmination of a decades-long love affair.

As the powerful conclusion to a 35-year-long love affair with poetry, this poignant book compiles author Brett C Persson's farewell to haiku, echoing with a bittersweet yet beautiful send-off to a passion that helped support him through his darkest moments.

Weaving together timeless themes of nature, religion, joy, love, loss, death, and the key moments that shaped his life, this collection ranges over the breadth of human experience, bringing things full circle and serving as the starting point for new adventures into the world of literature. Through the minimalist and simplistic beauty of traditional Japanese haiku, this book captures passing thoughts and crystallizes them into vivid mental imagery, painting a portrait with every verse.

With a dash of random haikus to lighten the mood and give readers some thought-provoking ideas to reflect on, The Ending of the Path teaches us that although all good things must come to an end, they often serve as the foundation for new and exciting directions. This collection is a heartfelt book that will soothe the souls of poetry fans, offering a fresh new perspective on experiences that the greatest poets have grappled with for generations.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Nudous Publishing
• Release date: Mar 3, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223226482

Brett C. Persson

Born in 1973, Brett C Persson is an author and recovering addict who crafts his experiences into thought-provoking poetry and prose. As the author of his debut book, “Poetry Of An Addict” and several other collections, Brett hopes to provide readers with poignant insights into the life of a recovering addict as he ranges across universal themes through descriptive wordplay and vivid imagery. He aims to reassure readers who are struggling with alcoholism that they’re not alone, helping them find solace in the unique and expressive power of poetry. Brett is currently working on other written works along with a documentary film about people in recovery from addiction. Brett currently resides in Buckeye, Arizona with his wonderful wife and three daughters.

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The Ending of the Path

A Collection of Haiku

Brett C. Persson

The Ending of the Path

A Collection of Haiku

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Copyright © 2023 by Brett C. Persson

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THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION. NAMES, PLACES, CHARACTERS, AND EVENTS ARE EITHER THE PRODUCT OF THE AUTHOR’S IMAGINATION OR ARE USED FICTITIOUSLY, AND ANY RESEMBLANCE TO ANY PERSONS, LIVING OR DEAD, BUSINESSES, ESTABLISHMENTS, OR LOCATIONS IS ENTIRELY COINCIDENTAL.

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Dedication

This is my last poetry book, and I dedicate it to my family and friends that have been my rock through good times and bad. I could not have asked for a more loving and supportive group of people in my life. They have been there for me during my years of addiction and never held it against me. In my recovery, they supported me. They have always believed in me, even when I