Most Popular Books by Patricia Donegan

"Patricia Donegan and Yoshie Ishibashi are to be deeply thanked for having given us with such articulate care a poetry major in any language and in any place or time." —Robert Creeley, poet The Poetry of Chiyo-ni introduces English-language readers to one of Japan''s most luminous literary voices: Chiyo-ni (1703—1775), a poet, painter, and Buddhist nun who broke barriers to become Japan''s most celebrated female haiku master. Living in an era when haiku was almost exclusively a male art form, Chiyo-ni followed in the footsteps of Basho''s disciples, creating verse of crystalline clarity and subtle sensuality. This elegant new edition, enriched with a new foreword by bestselling author and Zen practitioner Natalie Goldberg, brings this eagerly awaited essential volume back into print. This richly illustrated collection features: Over 100 of Chiyo-ni''s poems, presented in Japanese script, romaji, and lucid English translations Seasonal haiku, renku (linked verse), and haibun (travel journals) showcasing her spiritual and artistic insight Biographical essays and historical context exploring her extraordinary life and times 30 pieces of artwork by Chiyo-ni and other artists A glossary of haiku terms for both students and poetry lovers From the simple beauty of morning glories to profound reflections on impermanence, Chiyo-ni''s poetry invites quiet contemplation and timeless connection: a hundred gourds from the heart of one vine A finalist for the Haiku Society of America''s Award for Translation, this long-awaited edition is a must-have for lovers of haiku, Japanese literature, and contemplative writing.

In this multicultural children''s book, readers will learn to create haiku--elegant and simple Japanese poems. Haiku uses images from nature to make a statement or capture a moment. Haiku are short, but powerful expressions--making them easy and fun to write and share with your friends. The activities in this book will show the seven keys to creating your own haiku and will help you to get started, think up memorable words and images, and write the three short lines that make up a great haiku. With clear expressions and many examples, this is a great way to have fun while you explore the fascinating aspect of Japanese culture. Kids will learn to write: Their first haiku Haiku about nature Haibun--haiku with a short story Haiga--haiku with a drawing Renga--haiku written to friends. About the Series: The Asian Arts & Crafts for Creative Kids series is the first series, aimed at readers ages 7-12, that provides a fun and educational introduction to Asian culture and art. Through hands-on projects, readers will explore each art--engaging in activities to gain a better understanding of each form.

A collection of 108 haiku poems to heighten awareness and deepen our appreciation for the ordinary in everyday life Haiku, the Japanese form of poetry written in just three lines, can be miraculous in its power to articulate the profundity of the simplest moment—and for that reason haiku can be a useful tool for bringing us to a heightened awareness of our lives. Here, the poet Patricia Donegan shares her experience of the haiku form as a way of insight that anyone can use to slow down and uncover the beauty of ordinary moments. She presents 108 haiku poems—on themes such as honesty, transience, and compassion—and offers commentary on each as an impetus to meditation and as a key to unlocking the wonder in what we find right before us.

This book gives a bit of history as well as what a haiku is and then gives the seven steps to writing a haiku. […] Have you ever written a haiku? They are fun to write and read! Be sure to check out this fun book to get you started. -- Crafty Moms Share blog

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