Cendrine Marrouat's haiku read almost like meditations: they invite inward reflection and conjure up sublime images in the mind of the reader. As is made clear in the book, she draws inspiration in part from Khalil Gibran, who I would say would be absolutely delighted to read this. She has the heart of Gibran and the eye of a photographer; she sees the small mundanities of the everyday, but breathes a life into them which gives them an almost mystical profundity.
Haiku as a form is minimalist by nature, but this book challenges the limitations of this. Each piece resonates in the quiet emptiness of the pages, almost like a love letter unfolding with every turn of the page. The words are few but the meaning of them is magnificent. Best read slowly.
I cannot recommend this book enough. It's many things at once, but most of all, it's a beautiful work of art I am pleased to own.
Justin
Thank you, Justin!
Originating from Japan, the Haiku has been a source of inspiration and comfort for people of all ages and from all walks of life for many years. This versatile poetry form is cherished around the world.
Inspired by the timeless words of authors Kahlil Gibran and Alphonse de Lamartine, After the Fires of Day is an hymn to life, the emotion of the moment, and our connection to nature. Every haiku in Cendrine Marrouat's collection is sure to stay with you for a very long time...
