on the wings of words
glistening with halcyon hope
my new book is here!
When I stumbled upon haiku – a Japanese form of poetry, I scoffed it away, thinking it to be too short and easy to write. My hubris got a setback when I was challenged to write it! My earlier efforts show how I struggled with the syllables that could convey a meaningful message. Slowly I discovered this art form, which I revere now. I’ve taken some liberties with the rules though.
The poetry in this collection is not traditional haiku and tanka but inspired from them. This collection focuses on micro-poetry, inspired from haiku, senryu, tanka and acrostic poems. Brevity and discipline is the hallmark of these poems.
I would like to express my gratitude to Colleen M Chesebro for reading an ARC and extending her invaluable guidance about these forms of poetry.
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Excerpts:
sun spreads divine gold
creates fusion of colors
illumines life
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serrated peaks kiss
a demure dawn is smiling
scattering some cheer
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dusk trots complacently
knocks supremacy of the sun
smiles of stars follow
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full moon still lingers
trees delight in divine light
blissful spectacle
© Balroop Singh
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Balroop Singh.
Emotional Shadows 
Celebrating your every success!
Many thanks for such lovely words Annette. Love and hugs.
That’s fantastic, Balroop. Congratulations on the release! The excerpts are exquisite and I look forward to reading the whole book. I’ve already grabbed my copy from Amazon. Shared as well!
Thank you so much Mae, I am delighted to hear you liked the excerpts. I hope my book provides you relaxing moments. Happy reading.
Congratulations, Balroop! Sounds like you had absolute fun when you wrote this book! Great work! Stay blessed always❤😊👍
Thank you Diana. Yes, a little fun and some hard moments. 🙂 Hope it inspires the poets like you.
Congratulations, Balroop! Your poetry is absolutely beautiful. Cheering for you! xo
Thank you Natalie, love your cheering. Who can understand the ecstasy better than a poet and creative person like you!
Congratulations, Balroop! I loved the excerpts!
Thank you Jill, I am happy to hear that.
Hearty Congratulations dear Balroop and loved the wonderful Haikus. Loved the cover of the book too.
Thank you Kamal. The cover has been created by me with three pictures, I am glad you like it.
Yes awesome cover, Balroop. Always welcome dear 💞💞💞💞
This is wonderful, Balroop. I just ordered it. Can´t wait to delve into it. Perfect for summer reading!!
Thank you Darlene. Micro-poetry is fun as the book can be opened from any page. 🙂 Happy reading dear friend.
Oooh, I didn’t know you had a book coming out, Balroop. Hearty congratulations!
OK, just grabbed it!
Thank you! Love and hugs.
Got my copy, Balroops. Congrats on the new release. Next on my tbr. 😀
Thank you Diana, I know you would like it. Happy reading.
Congrats on the new release, Balroop! I’m off to buy a copy now 🙂
Thank you so much Jacquie. Love your support. 😊
Congrats, Balroop! I have my copy and look forward to what I know will be a amazing read. Like you, I’ve been drawn into the shorter symbolic forms of poetry too! It’s added a new layer of expression. xo
I am delighted to hear that Denise. Thank you!
I purchased for myself just now! I love the use of the word ‘chiseled’ in your title. Congratulations for this book!!!
How sweet Prag! Thank you so much.
Congratulations on your new release, Balroop! How exciting! I got my copy. 🙂
Thanks Miriam, I appreciate your interest in Slivers, can’t wait to hear your thoughts about it. 🤗
The blurb sounds interesting, Balroop.
Thanks Miriam 😊
You’re welcome, Balroop.☺️
Ohhh, I’m so excited to read this, Balroop! Haiku is such an interesting and sweet form of poetry. I also learned this from joining Colleen’s challenges. I feel your style really suits this form and I’m pleased to hear that you bent the rules a bit. 🙂 Congratulations on your new release!
Thank you Lisa, there was a time I struggled with these forms but now I am comfortable with them. 😊
Wonderful, dear Balroop! Just downloaded a copy to my kinde.. 💞
Thank you Bette, I hope you like it. 😊
Congrats on your new release, Balroop. Really clever of you to introduce this post with a short poem, which is also what your book is about. You are indeed a poet and a writer 🙂
Thank you Mabel for your lovely words. Love and hugs.
Congratulations, Balroop! The cover is stunning and so are the poems you shared. Can’t wait to read!
Thank you Lauren, the poet in you would surely like it.
Congratulations Balroop that is wonderful.. I have emailed you ♥♥
Thank you Sally. ❤️🥰
Congratulations, Balroop. Sharing.
Thank you Robbie. 🥰
Congratulations, Balroop! All the best with the new release.
Thank you Mark.
My copy is on my Kindle…and I can’t wait to read more Balroop poetry! ❤
Thanks Pam, I would look forward to your lovely words about it.
Congratulations on the release of your new book, Balroop. Wonderful excerpts. I find I read your writing over and over again and uncover new layers. ❤️
Thank you Erica for you beautiful words of encouragement, much appreciated. Love and hugs.