Are Haikus and Haiku the same thing(s)?
Comments: If the title of this book would have been “Book of Iambic Pentameters,” and not followed the literary format of iambic pentameter poetry, no1would take it seriously. Point: Many of the poems in this collection can be considered haiku, however it is misleading to those seeking true haiku to look to this book for great examples of this ancient genre. As a haiku poet, I do not like much of this book. As a non-genre poet, I think Jack’s work is quite enjoyable. I’d pick it up more often if it were titled, “Book of Poetries.” And, for those who judge books by their covers, I like the cover… more than the psuedo-haiku contents.
