Caught in a Hazy Dream: Contemporary Tanka Poetry - Paperback

by Tiffany MacKay (Author)

Explore life's fleeting moments with Caught in a Hazy Dream, a collection of 100 tanka-inspired poems, each paired with digital watercolor art.

Inside, you'll find:

Five themed sections: memory, love, growth, transformation, and dreamscapesContemporary themes blended with tanka-inspired elementsMoments captured in nature and everyday lifeEach poem is uniquely paired with visual art, reminiscent of hagia

Perfect for poetry lovers seeking a modern take on a classic form, readers who appreciate brief, impactful verses, and anyone looking to explore the spaces between waking and dreaming, past and present.

Here's a glimpse of the tanka within:

endless blue above

mountains melt to watercolors-

sun-warmed grass cradles

my drowsy thoughts, blurring

reality into hazy dreams

Note: This collection contains freestyle tanka poetry that often breaks from strict 5-7-5-7-7 syllable patterns to better suit contemporary expression while also creating a visual experience reminiscent of Hagia.