their themes. Also, I have never seen it done. I think the haiku help set each
chapter's tone and give a unique flavor to the books.
The haiku are all mine with one exception. The travel worn satchel haiku was
inspired by Basho. Otherwise, each poem was sparked by a moment or place I have been.
I tried to catch the simplicity, purity, and essence of a moment in each one.
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