No Need for a Ladder A Collection of Haiku inspired by Monterey Bay eBook Kate Skylar
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No Need for a Ladder is a collection of 25 haiku inspired by Monterey Bay, California, a place where seals, sea lions, sea gulls and fishermen share the coastline.
mid-March
sea lions exchange glances
on the porch of a houseboat
Penetrating and curious, the poems in this collection are poetry of place. They focus on that which is easily neglected, left unobserved, in an effort to examine how various cultural, spiritual and ecological relationships intertwine and unwind in specific moments in time, leaving the world wholly unchanged yet completely different from what it once was.
drifting snowflakes ...
the space between what once was
and what is yet to be
Like all writing, Kate Skylar's collection is inspired and instructed by the poetry and writing of others who came before her. In particular, No Need for a Ladder is influenced by Matsuo Basho, Fernando Pessoa, Anais Nin and Jim Harrison.
fishing boat pulls in--
three pelicans wait
with their mouths open
No Need for a Ladder A Collection of Haiku inspired by Monterey Bay eBook Kate Skylar
I agreed to read this book, not knowing what to expect. I've never read haiku.In my mind, poems, songs...should rhyme. Katie has changed my mind on this. These could be classified short, very short stories. Perhaps it is.
To say I was impressed is a truly an understatement. I am reminded of Norman Rockwell paintings. Each story is powerfully written, telling a story. As I sat, slowly reading through these, I closed my eyes, picturing the scene in my mind. Each brought a smile to my face. The calm, peaceful, relaxing scene. Take a deep breath and just enjoy
Thanks for contact me, Kate. I met a friend.
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No Need for a Ladder A Collection of Haiku inspired by Monterey Bay eBook Kate Skylar Reviews
This was my first experience of Haiku poetry. What I loved first of all was the descending sequence of verses; the structure worked really well with creating a sense of movement and progression. The imagery was beautiful and refreshing. The scenes described filled my head, I imagined walking down steps set into a hill overlooking the sea on a clear summers day. The little details added verisimilitude, instilling a sense of reality and credibility. Wonderful work.
The undulating format of this work perfectly encapsulates the ceaseless lapping of waves upon a shoreline, and a sea lion's head-bob. This collection of poetry is not immediately bound by a location I had no knowledge of as while I was reading I found myself thinking of piers and promenades, gulls, fish and chips, and stolen kisses. Prudchenko has caught the essence of lazy dockside days and, laying it before us, takes our hand for a calming stroll down memory lane. For old romantics looking for a window into nostalgia, this book I thoroughly recommend.
This volume contains 25 haiku by Kate Prudchenko, including three that were previously published and 22 that are new. They are nature-oriented poems, inspired by the landscape and wildlife of Monterey Bay, California. Just about every one of the haiku contains fresh images and contrasts, inspiring the imagination as if viewing a still picture in time
rain falling--
three stacked coins
keep a bench from wobbling
Still others linger with sensual images
kiss on the lips
two left hands touch
the same cherry stem
Overall, it is a fine collection of haiku that can be read in just a few minutes, though several of them are anthology worthy and will leave you wanting to return and ponder the images for some time. Kate is a poet worth supporting and I look forward to seeing more of her work in the future.
I enjoyed this. The poetry was very picturesque and enticing. I have never been to Monterey Bay but I can picture the harbour and its surroundings in my mind's eye and hear the sounds of the breeze, shore, sea gulls and other creatures scurrying around as I read. Some argue that poetry lacks depth. I say that it is sometimes more difficult to capture a scene, emotions or anything into poetry due to its nature and the use of less wording (especially in haiku) and present a full picture to the reader. Kate Prudchenko has mastered this. In a few short verses she has captured the atmosphere of the place.
I also liked the book's format - it is simple but well presented. It will make a lovely little poetry book in print.
The only problem I have with this book is that it is very short. I got into it knowingly but the end still hit me by surprise. Haiku is concise but I would have loved the book to be at least 3 times the length it is. Nevertheless, the few minutes I spent reading it were well spent.
I agreed to read this book, not knowing what to expect. I've never read haiku.
In my mind, poems, songs...should rhyme. Katie has changed my mind on this. These could be classified short, very short stories. Perhaps it is.
To say I was impressed is a truly an understatement. I am reminded of Norman Rockwell paintings. Each story is powerfully written, telling a story. As I sat, slowly reading through these, I closed my eyes, picturing the scene in my mind. Each brought a smile to my face. The calm, peaceful, relaxing scene. Take a deep breath and just enjoy
Thanks for contact me, Kate. I met a friend.
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