The Ending of the Path: A Collection of Haiku

by Brett C Persson

Overview

Step into a beautiful farewell to poetry that forms the culmination of a decades-long love affair.

As the powerful conclusion to a 35-year-long love affair with poetry, this poignant book compiles author Brett C Persson's farewell to haiku, echoing with a bittersweet yet beautiful send-off to a passion that helped support him through his darkest moments.

Weaving together timeless themes of nature, religion, joy, love, loss, death, and the key moments that shaped his life, this collection ranges over the breadth of human experience, bringing things full circle and serving as the starting point for new adventures into the world of literature. Through the minimalist and simplistic beauty of traditional Japanese haiku, this book captures passing thoughts and crystallizes them into vivid mental imagery, painting a portrait with every verse.

With a dash of random haikus to lighten the mood and give readers some thought-provoking ideas to reflect on, The Ending of the Path teaches us that although all good things must come to an end, they often serve as the foundation for new and exciting directions. This collection is a heartfelt book that will soothe the souls of poetry fans, offering a fresh new perspective on experiences that the greatest poets have grappled with for generations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781964793887
Publisher:	Nudous Publishing, LLC.
Publication date:	03/03/2023
Pages:	174
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Born in 1973, Brett C. Persson is an author and recovering addict who channels his experiences into thought-provoking poetry and prose. As the author of his debut book, "Poetry Of An Addict," and several other collections, Brett offers poignant insights into the life of a recovering addict, exploring universal themes through descriptive wordplay and vivid imagery. He aims to reassure readers struggling with alcoholism that they are not alone, helping them find solace in the unique and expressive power of poetry. While Brett has stopped writing poetry, he continues to work on other written projects. He resides in Buckeye, Arizona, with his wonderful wife of 30 years, Kim. They have three grown daughters and one granddaughter.