A Shrine of Words

Studying the deep history of Haiku, beyond 5-7-5, Lightning has endeavored to weave poetic sanctuary through earth-centric mindfulness. Inspired by A Net of Fireflies (a beloved anthology of 320 Haiku translated into English verse), this poetic collection unfurls over the course of four seasons, reflecting their intricate wonder. Lightning draws, behind the scenes, on a childhood when her father worked in Kyōto. (Book available November 2024)