Haiku demands a unique kind of attention-not just looking but seeing deeper, letting similes and analogies fill 7-5-7 syllable patterns to give the reader immeasurable pleasure in almost tasting the words. Kevin O’Connor has that attention.
In eighty-two poems, O’Connor sees a country woman’s tassel-like hair, an oak tree rocking, a swan’s boat of down-small glimmers that stop you and make you think, feel, and see.
Erin O’Connor’s artwork gives each poem room to breathe, turning the book into moments you want to sit with for longer.
If you’ve ever loved haiku, or thought you didn’t, this is a collection worth your time.
Witness what the owl sees.
“In their debut poetry collection, the O’Connors offer a gentle, reverent haiku collection, aligned with the form’s traditions, … [and] showcase O’Connor’s talent as a fine artist. Toeing the line between abstract and impressionist styles, with some striking assemblages thrown in, O’Connor makes a poetry collection into an earthen-hued gallery of serenity. … imbued with nuance regarding our connection with the natural world.”
“A thoughtful, tender collection of haiku … readers will want to read and reflect on these words and images many times.”
“Erin O’Connor’s artwork complements the author’s themes and subject matter to perfection.”
“A wonderful fusion of poetry and visual art that reminds us of the interconnectedness of life.”