( 6 reviews )
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Posted: May 17 2008
I was looking into this book, because I am a haiku poet myself, so I read several comments and poems that readers have sampled. These may be fine poems, but they do not meet any requirements to be considered haiku. The first and foremost component of a haiku is that is is brief (17 or fewer syllables). My problem with this is the false claim that these are haiku poems. There is already enough confusion out there without this!!
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Sep 6 2007
Upwards of 80% of all new mothers experience some degree of postpartum depression. By taking a few moments to read through the 52, three line formatted, haiku poems comprising Lilly Wang's very highly recommended "Baby Haiku" poetry collection, any new mother experiencing the 'baby blues' can find comfort and therapeutic reflection. The poetry is thoroughly 'reader friendly', contemporary, and focused upon having a new baby, celebrating the bonding of a mother to her child, and applying an Asian style wisdom to a commonly encountered and contemporary experience. #28 Pray for one more grace/To share his kindred soul--/A pink blossom, it's a girl.
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( 4 of 4 found this review helpful ) Posted: Aug 1 2006
The haiku structure doesn't inhibit Lily Wang from creating beautiful images filled with love, wonder, emotions, and transcendental spirituality. This is a beautiful book of memories that anyone will cherish.
