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No Need for a Ladder: A Collection of Haiku inspired by Monterey Bay
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Poignant collection of haiku.

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William O'Brien
Aug 08, 2013 rated it it was amazing
Simple, potent, vivid and stimulating

No Need For A Ladder by Kate Prudchenko...

Is a lovely collection of short poems.

It breathes a connection into the world through sensitivity and sensuality.
I have only read oddments of haiku before but I feel that I am drawn toward this style of poetry and Prudchenko has fully opened my eyes. A knowing of a link occurs as if from a similar spirit when reading these wonderful words.

I will be recommending this book to anyone with a sensitive heart.

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Andrew Mellusco
Sep 09, 2013 rated it it was amazing
The undulating format of this work perfectly encapsulates the ceaseless lapping of waves upon a shoreline, and a sea lion's head-bob. This collection of poetry is not immediately bound by a location I had no knowledge of as while I was reading I found myself thinking of piers and promenades, gulls, fish and chips, and stolen kisses. Prudchenko has caught the essence of lazy dockside days and, laying it before us, takes our hand for a calming stroll down memory lane. For old romantics looking for ...more