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An Unlikely Sunset: A Collection of Haiku, Tanka & Chöka Poetry
Paperback
Series: The Passion & Reason Poetry
Religion General General Poetry
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ISBN13: 9798313319384
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 3 2025
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 3 2025
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This collection features over 100 short poems inspired by traditional Japanese poetic forms, including haiku, tanka, and chōka. Sixteen poems appeared in previous collections; the rest are new and written for this edition. Joe's regular poetry, in free verse, is based on stream of consciousness and explores love, metaphysics, and social justice. In contrast, his haiku and tanka are structured, aiming to capture fleeting moments rich in beauty and meaning. Each poem invites meditation on life's transience, the beauty of nature, compassion, essence, and mindfulness. The most appealing aspect of this style of poetry is that it forges art into a discipline. It gently caresses and soothes the souls of the reader and author, grounding them in the immediate wonder of the present moment. This type of poetry bridges us to people from distant cultures and eras, quietly awakening a sense of connection and belonging. For example, it carries a palpable Zen spirit, echoing the essence of Shintoism, Buddhism, and Taoism. It also resonates deeply with the principles held dear by Stoic philosophers, such as Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius, as well as modern spiritual teachers. To guide your reading, the poems in this collection are grouped into four sections: Nature, The Art of Writing, Essence, and Love. We invite you to pause for a moment with each poem. We hope you enjoy this collection. Awards and Accolades for An Unlikely Sunset American Writing Awards, Finalist, General Poetry (2025)
BBA, American BookFest, Finalist, Contemporary Poetry (2025)
Five-Star Seal, BookShelfie (2025)
Recommended Book, The US Review of Books (2025)
Five-Star Seal, Readers' Favorite (2025) Joe Giampaolo crafts a luminous and meditative collection that celebrates nature, love, and the quiet beauty of existence...Elegant, philosophical, and deeply human, this book is both a poetic retreat and a soulful guide for modern readers.
Chicago Book Review Reading Giampaolo's offerings is like reading haiku created by the great Matsuo Bashō...The work is wise, moving, and smart.
The US Review of Books Joe Giampaolo's poetry is simply mesmerizing -- observational and introspective in equal measure... It's a fantastic poetry collection by a lyrical wordsmith.
Readers' Favorite An Unlikely Sunset stands as a remarkable achievement in contemporary poetry... An Unlikely Sunset achieves what the best poetry always has: it transforms how we see the world, if only for a moment, and in doing so, transforms us as well.
BookShelfie Unveiling these poetic reflections in the stark and simple forms of haiku, tanka, and chöka, Giampaolo's mastery of these revered styles is undeniable.
Self-Publishing Review
Five-Star Seal, BookShelfie (2025)
Recommended Book, The US Review of Books (2025)
Five-Star Seal, Readers' Favorite (2025) Joe Giampaolo crafts a luminous and meditative collection that celebrates nature, love, and the quiet beauty of existence...Elegant, philosophical, and deeply human, this book is both a poetic retreat and a soulful guide for modern readers.
Chicago Book Review Reading Giampaolo's offerings is like reading haiku created by the great Matsuo Bashō...The work is wise, moving, and smart.
The US Review of Books Joe Giampaolo's poetry is simply mesmerizing -- observational and introspective in equal measure... It's a fantastic poetry collection by a lyrical wordsmith.
Readers' Favorite An Unlikely Sunset stands as a remarkable achievement in contemporary poetry... An Unlikely Sunset achieves what the best poetry always has: it transforms how we see the world, if only for a moment, and in doing so, transforms us as well.
BookShelfie Unveiling these poetic reflections in the stark and simple forms of haiku, tanka, and chöka, Giampaolo's mastery of these revered styles is undeniable.
Self-Publishing Review
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