"Lunar Gazing Haiku" Launches June 12th!

 

(Created on Canva by Dawn Pisturino.)

Look for my new release, Lunar Gazing Haiku, to be available on Amazon Kindle for only $0.99 on June 12, 2024!

Here's the forward:

"Haiku is a Japanese poetic form that originated in the 17th century to simplify and perfect traditional literary poetry. Poets sought to stimulate emotional and mental reactions to nature themes in an abbreviated form using 17 syllables in a 5-7-5 pattern. Later, poets broadened their scope and introduced other themes. Famous haiku poets include Basho, Buson, and Issa.  

"In Japan, tsukimi  (moon gazing) is an annual Harvest Moon Festival celebrated in September. Dating back centuries, when the noble classes composed music and poetry while viewing the full moon, the festival now includes everybody and marks the celebration of the autumn season. Looking for the 'rabbit in the moon' while picnicking under the stars, appreciating the moon's sacred splendor, giving thanks for bounties received, and looking forward to a prosperous future make this a special event.

"In the United States, autumn celebrations include harvest festivals and craft fairs, Oktoberfest, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and events leading up to the Winter Solstice and Christmas.

"The 62 haiku in this chapbook celebrate all seasons and all aspects of life, with the last chapter dedicated to moon gazing. Enjoy the fun!"

See you then!

Dawn Pisturino

June 6, 2024

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