Jux-ta-po-si-tions Volume II

“Jux-ta-po-si-tions Volume II” contains a little over 100 haiku and senryu on 60 pages.  Both are modem English short verse forms without rhyme or meter and claim Japanese origin.  In its strictest form, haiku relate Nature and human behavioral characteristics.  Senryu are more about human nature and foibles.

Whatever you call them, they provide unique opportunity to express momentary experiences, observations and reflections.  They tend to rise up at unexpected times from the inner self in succinct, surprising form. They are super companions.

For example, a remark from the shoe repair man, “No deposit necessary, you’re from the old school” prompted

75-
I ought to
just sit and rock

and, can you remember when your four year old came home from nursery school with the news that Jimmy has chicken pox?

pre-school treat –
chicken pox
for everyone !

Life is full of surprises. Therefore, “Jux-ta-po-si-tions Volume II” is a celebration of life.

The author grew up in Canton, Ohio and received undergraduate and graduate degrees in metallurgical engineering from the University of Cincinnati and Camegie Institute of Technology respectively. His careers spanned research and business management.

During his professional life he wrote technical papers and speeches for a variety of audiences. Brevity and directness were his hallmarks.

Now, in semi-retirement he has turned to poetry, especially short verse forms to express how he feels about life.  This is his second book.

He and his wife, Janet, live in Morristown, New Jersey. They have two grown daughters.

He has continuing interests in business, golf, tennis, theater, movies and the outdoors.