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Magic, fantasy, and love-linger in the moments with this collection of haiku-like poetic vignettes. In this beautifully crafted collection of poetry, you are invited to stop and wander over each poem, to let yourself linger in that moment between dream and reality. Within that world, you may find that many of the things you thought were only fantasy are more real than you imagined. From the burning carnality of love, to the mystical attraction of nature, these haiku-like poems leave a lasting impression and that will catch you at the most unexpected moments. Watson traces key thematic influences in his work to favorite poets and other works of fiction. In T.S. Eliot, the author admires his use of symbolism and the multi-lingual, multi-cultural sources he drew on from classical literature. In E. E. Cummings, Watson admires the fluidity and spontaneity of his work, the willingness to break form and play with new form, the passion, and the stark imagery. In Pablo Neruda, the intense use of imagery from nature and the way he tied it to romantic longing. Finally, in terms of non-poetic genres, work that explores the depths of the human subconscious, as expressed in fantasy, horror, and drama, including such works as the Twilight Zone and the movies of Alfred Hitchcock and Akira Kurosawa. In terms of aesthetic, Watson has been heavily influenced by the haiku and tanka (waka) of Japanese poetry and the quatrains of Chinese poetry. This influence has been particularly pronounced in his reading and translation of poets such as Basho, the Hyakunin Isshu poets he translated in his book, One Hundred Leaves, and the works of Li Bai, Du Fu, Wang Wei, and Bai Juyi. Central to this aesthetic are the following: 1) a concise form with a focus on maximum impact, often containing a similar amount of substantive words as in a haiku or a tanka, 2) a focus on concrete images or ideas, 3) poems containing two elements, with the second element serving as a progression or "twist" on the first element, and 4) a goal of suggesting implicitly rather than saying explicitly, leaving room for subtext and imagination. Hear what readers have to say about The Dollhouse Mirror "Sometimes, we feel as if watching Akira Kurosawa's movie, Sunshine Through The Rains, which is a fusion of reality and fantasy. He portrays intense love as well as mystic experience in the pages." -Fabiyas M V, Goodreads"Five stars for creativity! I related to all of them and don't know if this book will pass on to others. Sorry-it's a keeper." -Michelle, Goodreads"Blend in tarot and emotional connection and you have a vivid stream of thought that is reflective and engrossing!" -Diane, Goodreads"This collection of poetry indeed takes me into a different style as well as taking my imagination outside the box of realism to make believe." -Kim Justice, Goodreads"This book was HAUNTING. There is no other word for it. Fantasy, romance, contemporary, mystery, and historical all rolled into one; each poem brought all of my emotions bubbling to the surface. It's not something I will soon forget." -Shawna Brooks, Goodreads"This was the best poetry book I read this year" -Graham, Goodreads"Makes you pause for a moment and appreciate living and loving" -Louise, Goodreads"This was a very pleasant read of short poems. Each poem communicates a lovely image in a simple way, that you really can wander over as the description says. And what I love most about short poems is that they really allow you to meditate on the beauty of language itself." -Lon, Goodreads

Poetry Nook is a monthly journal seeking the best poetry and art that captures the interaction between the senses-of images, sounds, tastes, smells, touch-and emotions.

Poetry Nook is a monthly journal seeking the best poetry and art that captures the interaction between the senses-of images, sounds, tastes, smells, touch-and emotions. This month's issue features the stunning work of the following contributors: John Allman, Steve Baldwin, Madeleine Beckman, Kayleigh Brookes, Michael Campagnoli, Chloe Clark, Kathryn Dyche Dechairo, Jane Dougherty, Bill Ellsworth, Teresa Evangeline, Donna Falcone, gennepher, Bobby Gutiérrez, Leigh Herrick, Ink Stitution, Brad Johnson, Bauke Kamstra, M. Kei, Laura Kynch, Cletis L Stump, Yahia Lababidi, beez laine, Fabiyas M V, Amie McIntyre, Jane Mellor, Richard Moss, Linda Nemec Foster, Jessica Otto, Jamal Parker, Marianne Paul, Eusebeia Philos, Jasmine Pradissitto, Sandi Pray, Diana Raab, Dave Read, John Reinhart, vipul rikhi, Elisavietta Ritchie, Fereh Rocha, Michael Seese, Steve Shultz, Anupam Sinha, Chris Smith, Debbie Strange, Emily Strauss, Frank Watson, Roary Williams (Coyote Sings) This month also features the winners of last month's $100 prizes for poetry and art, 1stCitizenKane and Chris Tuarissa.

Poetry Nook is a monthly journal seeking the best poetry and art that captures the interaction between the senses-of images, sounds, tastes, smells, touch-and emotions. This month's issue features the stunning work of the following contributors: 1stCitizenKane, Hank Archer, Dean Atwell, Lytton Bell, Darren Brown, "George Byron," David Chorlton, Jane Dougherty, Ruth Everson, Tim Gardiner, gennepher, Lynn Gerrard, Aki Gibbons, Dan Gilmore, Harriet Goodchild, Erny Herawaty, Jane Hewey, W Luther Jett, Carole Johnston, Bauke Kamstra, Benjamin Karam, Laurie Kolp, Peter Krok, Ewan Lawrie, LazyBookWorm, Darrell Lindsey, Edward Locke, Gregory Loselle, Gary Maxwell, Amie McIntyre, Joan McNerney, Richard Wilson Moss, Moon Mukherjee, Agyemang Ofosu, Amanda Pence, J.S. Petri, Eusebeia Philos, Dave Read, John Reinhart, Rina Romo, Roslyn Ross, Alexis Rotella, Albert Russo, Autumn Schneider, Michael Seese, Morty Sklar, Annie Laura Smith, Chris Smith, Clifton Snider, Emily Blair Stribling, Madeline Tiger, toki, Chris Tuarissa, Sarah Varnam, Florence Weinberger, A.D. Winans, and Mark Windham. This month also features the winners of last month's $100 prizes for poetry and art, John J. Trause and Grace Brignolle.

Poetry Nook is a monthly journal seeking the best poetry and art that captures the interaction between the senses-of images, sounds, tastes, smells, touch-and emotions. This month's issue features the dazzling work of the following contributors: Marion Adams, Hank Archer, L.B. Austin, Norma Bernstock, Grace Brignolle, Rhonda Brockmeyer, Sondra J. Byrnes, Angelique Cain, Janine Canan, Jan Castro, Joan Colby, Graeme Cooper, Ryan Derham, R.C. deWinter, Doug Draime, Daniela Gioseffi, Alec Goldwyn, Allison Grayhurst, William Greenway, Chris Gropp, Carl Heppenstall, Bauke Kamstra, M. Kei, Ylva Knutsson, "Beez" Lane, Ewan Lawrie, LazyBookworm, Kelly Letky, elle M, Matsukaze, Ann Michael, Daryl Muranaka, W.O., Kenneth Pobo, Sandi Pray, David Radavich, John Reinhart, Elisaviette Ritchie, Albert Russo, Mary Sayler, Alyona Schatzman, Michael Seese, Chris Smith, Paul Smith, Donna Spector, Debbie Strange, Tom Swanston, Akiko Taylor, John J. Trause, Gary Tynam, Christena Williams, Roary Wiliams, Tiara Winter-Schorr, Emanuel Xavier, Kagen Zethmayr, Su Zi, and Richard Lee Zuras

In a journey across the landscapes of time and place, between the changes in life like the evolution of sand and sea, Watson's poetry tells of the human heart through tiny stories and images that linger in the mind as a meditation of the soul. Watson traces key thematic influences in his work to favorite poets and other works of fiction. In T.S. Eliot, the author admires his use of symbolism and the multi-lingual, multi-cultural sources he drew on from classical literature. In E. E. Cummings, Watson admires the fluidity and spontaneity of his work, the willingness to break form and play with new form, the passion, and the stark imagery. In Pablo Neruda, the intense use of imagery from nature and the way he tied it to romantic longing. Finally, in terms of non-poetic genres, work that explores the depths of the human subconscious, as expressed in fantasy, horror, and drama, including such works as the Twilight Zone and the movies of Alfred Hitchcock and Akira Kurosawa. In terms of aesthetic, Watson has been heavily influenced by the haiku and tanka (waka) of Japanese poetry and the quatrains of Chinese poetry. This influence has been particularly pronounced in his reading and translation of poets such as Basho, the Hyakunin Isshu poets he translated in his book, One Hundred Leaves, and the works of Li Bai, Du Fu, Wang Wei, and Bai Juyi. Central to this aesthetic are the following: 1) a concise form with a focus on maximum impact, often containing a similar amount of substantive words as in a haiku or a tanka, 2) a focus on concrete images or ideas, 3) poems containing two elements, with the second element serving as a progression or "twist" on the first element, and 4) a goal of suggesting implicitly rather than saying explicitly, leaving room for subtext and imagination. Hear what his readers have to say: "When poetry comes to life, heart and soul must touch. The beauty of Watson's words leads me to that one deep breath." -SilentFeather (Germany), Twitter: @SilentFeather "A poignantly beautiful and imaginative journey that delights all the senses, as well as touches your heart! A 'must read' for all poetic souls." -Cynthia Sierra (America), Twitter: @azdesertr0se "Minipoetry by a master! Frank Watson has an amazingly effective ability to share strong visual universes in a few words, in ways that are sometimes tender, sad, sarcastic, or mysterious." -Marie-Laure Tena (France), Twitter: @MlteTena "A highly evocative collection of micropoetry which can be taken from the shelf again and again. I see more each time I read. There's an added bonus of translations from old Chinese and Japanese poetry which complements this collection." -gennepher (United Kingdom), Twitter: @gennepher "Frank Watson's micropoetry on Twitter is like gold leaves floating in the wind. It's refreshing to see his words in a bound format. I believe readers will find Seas to Mulberries equally illuminating." -Alisha A. (America), DubbleAAsWords.tumblr.com "A collection that is both sensuous and graceful; I found myself drifting into a tranquil garden of dancing words and imagery. The eloquence is revealed in the rhythm as each page prances past the reader. A highly recommended compilation of words become art." -Patricia Zarounas Murphy (Australia), Twitter: @TrishZe "Frank writes with insight and intellect. His poems are poignant, life affirming and inspirational. A true joy of the poetic form. Beautiful - thank you Frank Watson for your talent." -Sandra Reston (United Kingdom), Twitter: @sandrareston

From America to Nigeria, Germany to Malaysia, and all around the world. One voice in the dark joins another, then another. Soon there is a chorus of voices and the night comes alive. No two voices are the same, and each adds depth to the song. Soon it spreads and people in the next town are singing, then in the next country, and then in all the continents of the world. Different languages where the words don't sound the same, but the heart unites as one. The song is not just the one you hear, but the one that plays "connect the dots" along the veins in your arm-as you inhale and-join in. Explore the world of contemporary poetry through the inspiring and diverse work of over ninety poets from around the world. Drawn primarily from the poets contributing to dVersePoets.com, The dVerse Anthology features the unique voices and styles of poets as they ponder topics as varied as love, family, travel, conflict, loss, and much more. Take a peek and see what the poets have to offer about the pulse of life in modern society.

The Hyakunin Isshu is a poetry anthology beloved by generations of Japanese since it was compiled in the 13th century. Many Japanese know the poems by heart as a result of playing the popular card game version of the anthology, called karuta. Collecting one poem each from one hundred poets living from the 7th century to the 13th century, the book covers a wide array of themes and personal styles, from love poetry to nature poetry to the poetry of absence and longing. Along with Basho's haiku, Saigyo's waka, the Kokinshu (Kokin Waka Shu), The Tale of Genji, The Tale of Ise, The Tale of Heike, the Manyoshu, and The Kojiki, this is among the great classics in Japanese poetry and literature.One Hundred Leaves is a translation complete with extensive notes, the original Japanese in calligraphic font, the pronunciation, and side-by-side art work beautifully illustrating each poem's theme.This poetry anthology contains some of the most famous poets of classical Japanese poetry, including ladies of the Heian court, Ono no Komachi, Izumi Shikibu, Murasaki Shikibu (author of The Tale of Genji), and Sei Shonagon (author of The Pillow Book). Other great poets of Japanese literature within this poetry collection include the compilers of the Kokinshu (Kokin Wakashu), Ki no Tsurayuki, Oshikochi no Mitsune, Mibu no Tadamine, and Ki no Tomonori, and a variety of other classical poets, such as Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, Ariwara no Narihira, Monk Henjo, and Fujiwara no Okikaze.This paperback is in black-and-white; for a color version, please look at the Kindle version or the color paperback.

In the struggle within and without, between war and love, poet Emanuel Kane wanders through the world of conflict and peace that defines our lives. From souls lost in the battlefield to children lost in times too quiet, the author uncovers the horror of humanity''s worst instincts and the redemption brought in the peace of home.Praise for Emanuel Kane''s poetry:"The poems have a pleasing grace, a fierce urgency . . . a talented poet."-Gwendolyn Brooks, Pulitzer Prize winning poet"[His] voice brings sanity and respect to our continent."-Leonard Koza, South African poet, translator, and literary critic"Stylistic recitation of meaningful [and] ... universal truths."-Desire Grogan, District of Columbia Public Library"A brilliantly conceived poetic feast. The poet demonstrates a remarkable breadth of knowledge and a stirring imagination full of tropes and metaphors that truly make this a great book." -Prof. Molefi K. Asante, Temple University, author of 87 books"Here is a poet of obvious high quality - a voice of pain and truth."-Blyden Jackson, University of North Carolina "There is blood on many of the pages. It''s a reminder that the present is a dangerous place to live. [Kane] knows the beautiful ones have yet to be born."- E. Ethelbert Miller, Editor of Poet Lore magazine & Fulbright Scholar"This is poetry for the struggle for justice and peace."-Archbishop Desmond Tutu, 1984 Nobel Peace Prize winner