Dear followers,
Here are a few thoughts on haiku, a promotional and playful video of Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku (coming in the second part of April), and a few splendid pieces included in the anthology (oh, mine is not that splendid). I hope you enjoy this post.
THOUGHTS ON HAIKU
In haiku, seriousness and fun coexist beautifully, reminding us that it is okay to embrace both sides of our daily experiences. Consider how haiku can reflect on life’s weighty themes sometimes with a lighthearted twist. The god of haiku knows that laughter is just as profound as solemnity.
In philosophy, solemnity can feel heavy—like wearing an overstuffed winter coat on a sunny day. But then comes laughter, lightening the load and reminding us that life is not all deep dives; sometimes, it’s about splashing in puddles most graciously and beautifully.
A FUN VIDEO ABOUT TRANQUILITY: AN ANTHOLOGY OF HAIKU
ON A SERIOUS NOTE, A FEW PIECES FROM TRANQUILITY
Dawn Pisturino
gayatri mantra
all-inclusive consciousness
one with the divine
Lauren Scott
feel the quietness
on the meandering trail
worries drift to earth
Gabriela Marie Milton
Tears linger on the tomb of a forgotten dream (one line haiku)
ON THE BACK OF THE COVER
On the back cover written by me:
Following the overwhelming success of “Petals of Haiku,” which captured hearts and souls and became an Amazon bestseller, Literary Revelations Publishing House brings you “Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku.” This new anthology will enchant readers with its delicate imagery and transitory moments, which inscribe themselves in eternity. Featuring nearly 260 talented authors, each bringing their talent and unique perspectives, Tranquility invites you to immerse yourself in a world where night flowers bloom and whispers linger in the spring air. Poets are prophets linked to nature. Haiku is their language.
From my heart, thank you to Hikari and Naoki Kimura for their incredible art!
Have a beautiful week, everyone. More poetry is coming soon.
Exciting Success: All Books published by Literary Revelations have become #1 Amazon Top Releases and/or #1 Bestsellers!
Love the sample haikus. Looking forward to reading this book.
Thank you dearest Smitha. Have a beautiful weekend.
Congratulations on your upcoming book. It looks great.
Thank you so much. Your words mean a lot to me!
The cover is beautiful, Gabriela, and I’m excited to read this collection. Dawn’s haiku is lovely, and thank you so much for also sharing one of mine. ❤️
My pleasure hon. Yours is splendid too and I am thrilled you liked the cover. Sending love.
Great video! Very amusing and informative, Gabriela! 😄
Thank you hon. I am glad you liked it. Have a beautiful evening.
Thank you for including me! I appreciate it very much.
My pleasure.