Book of the Week: A Motley Sangha
Stanford M. Forrester’s bottle rockets press has put out several themed anthologies. This one (2005) features an all-star cast and is one of the strongest efforts.
Zen retreat —
i awaken
with a cup of coffee
— Stanford M. Forrester
turning the earth . . .
an inch worm
dangling overhead
— Raffael de Gruttola
the mountain
behind the monastery . . .
just sitting
— George Dorsty
midnight
say the prayer
take the pill
— Larry Kimmel
Ah lightning
when you were a firefly
& i was a boy!
— vincent tripi
small box from japan
the smile of a clay buddha
through the packing straw
— Jerry Kilbride
snail shell . . .
the way in . . .
the way out Karma
— Tenzing Wangchuk
The reason we are reprising our early Book of the Week offerings is because we are currently without a Digital Librarian. The Digital Librarian creates new Book of the Week posts for the Foundation, in addition to other tasks. Ideally, s/he has librarian skills, but it’s not absolutely necessary. Perhaps you would have an interest in serving the haiku community, and the Foundation, in this way? If so, contact us for more information.
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Stanford remains a favorite
I particularly enjoyed:
First snow... first monk in the snow —Vincent TripiWhat can someone
mouth full of potatoes say
about the winter moon?
—Vincent Tripi
waiting for me
to give it life ~
my death poem
—karma tenzing wangchuk
and:
Athens wind~
the fish market
the incense vendor
—Stanford M. Forrester
Delightfully simple three-element verse displaying toriawase: the harmonious juxtaposition (or arrangement) of separate but related things. No season given, but the mind leaps to summer!
Here’s the Library link: https://thehaikufoundation.org/omeka/files/original/b45116b28be1dc2a798ae19561142a4b.pdf
perfect way to end a long week and settle into a relaxing weekend. :)
Agreed… this is a great feature.
What a great find. I hope there are still copies available. These poets are top-notch. Thanks. I’ve been enjoying this Book of the Week thing. Good idea.