Gay Haiku [NOOK Book]

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Overview

Impossible to resist, this hilariously sassy and sweet collection of haiku turns the perilous sport of gay dating into pure poetry.

For hundreds of years, the Japanese haiku has been equated with peaceful contemplation and spiritual enlightenment. A delicate balance of rhythm and line, the haiku has provided countless readers with an appreciation of the changing of the seasons and the miracles of nature. Now, in Gay Haiku, readers can finally appreciate more important things—like the changing of boyfriends and the miracles of shopping.

Irresistible and irreverent, this collection of ...
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Overview

Impossible to resist, this hilariously sassy and sweet collection of haiku turns the perilous sport of gay dating into pure poetry.

For hundreds of years, the Japanese haiku has been equated with peaceful contemplation and spiritual enlightenment. A delicate balance of rhythm and line, the haiku has provided countless readers with an appreciation of the changing of the seasons and the miracles of nature. Now, in Gay Haiku, readers can finally appreciate more important things—like the changing of boyfriends and the miracles of shopping.

Irresistible and irreverent, this collection of one hundred and ten witty and wicked short poems captures the many dating disasters of first-time author Joel Derfner. In a wonderfully fresh and original voice, Derfner shamelessly mines his personal life to send up such broad-ranging topics as gay pop culture, politics, family, sex, and, of course, home decorating.

Gay, straight, or undecided, readers will delight in Derfner’s dry sense of humor and unmistakable charm as he tackles the big questions of life.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780307419002
  • Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
  • Publication date: 12/18/2007
  • Sold by: Random House
  • Format: eBook
  • Pages: 128
  • Sales rank: 1,092,413
  • File size: 888 KB
  • Items ship to U.S, APO/FPO and U.S. Protectorate addresses.

Meet the Author

JOEL DERFNER graduated from Harvard with a degree in linguistics. His work for the musical theater has been produced in London, New York, and various cities in between. In an attempt to become the gayest person ever, he took up knitting and got a job as a step aerobics instructor.

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one


I don't understand.
You love it when I do that--
Wait, no. That's Stephen.


two


Frantically hiding
Porno and Mapplethorpe prints--
Mom is on her way.


three


Remember when I
Said I disliked oral sex?
I meant just with you.


Four


My seventh birthday;
I weep at Barbie's Dream House.
How could you not know?


Five


The salmon's divine,
But I'm afraid we can't stay--
I fucked our waiter.


six


It's our second date,
And I'm not sure I love you.
It's time to break up.


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  • Posted August 21, 2009

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    A fun quick read and a cute gift

    I thoroughly enjoyed this series of pithy commentaries on what it's like to be a gay man, inside and outside of relationships. There are many entries that capture the confusion, the pain, and the growth that one can experience. I recommend it for those who want to add to a collection of fun gay writings.

    The work may not translate for those just coming out of the closet, and view impending relationships as bliss. But it should bring comfort and smirks to those who lived the life a while. There are references to sexual acts and experience that would make it an awkward gift from grandmother to grandson, unless you swing that way : )

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 31, 2006

    Haikus heal the soul...

    I must admit, the size of the book (tiny) and the cover design was what caught my attention at first, quickly followed by the title. After that I couldn't help but pick it up out of curiosity. This book is definitely worth reading. You can practically sympathize with the author as he recovers from a harsh break up, trying to get back on his feet in the dating world. Full of sharp wit and very in your face statements, this is not something for the wary.

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    Posted July 15, 2010

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