Haiku

Switzerland Inspired: Haiku and Senryu Poetry.

You might not associate haiku poetry with Switzerland, renowned for its luxury watches and chocolatiers. A landlocked destination for skiers and spa visitors, it lies in the heart of Europe.

From the Swiss Alps to the Jura mountains via a network of green corridors, the impressive peaks and stunning lakes play host to a biodiverse population of wildlife. Wild lynx and resident wolves roam freely in the forests, protected by laws, that cover 32% of the country and also provide a home for rare flora and fauna.

Inhale the fresh alpine mountain air, follow a breeze across a field of bowing grasses, close your eyes and listen to the idle clonk of cowbells, the caw of crows and, in the far distance, a farm dog. Slowly exhale and open your eyes to the splendour of Switzerland.

This anthology of over 500 short-form poems evokes images of the natural world. 

A decade of scenes captured by the author. 

The author explains the “rules” which are meant to guide not hinder, and the “tailored” methods he chose to adapt.

Unorthodox, witty and sometimes gritty, there is something for everyone to enjoy whilst being introduced to the often undervalued poetic form that is haiku.