A Sanctuary Green: 595 Contemporary Haiku

"A Sanctuary Green" is a collection of 595 haiku written by Ed Bremson between 2007 and 2009. The author acknowledges learning from and being influenced by the work of such classical masters as Bash, Buson, and Issa, as well as by that of many contemporary poets. The haiku in this book range from the humorous to the thought-provoking to the serious and to the touching. Many of the poems may seem to be personal expressions, but are likely to have universal appeal. Above all it is clear that Ed Bremson brings a new voice to the haiku world, a voice that should be listened to. Reading A Sanctuary Green can be a rewarding experience.