Caught in a Hazy Dream: Contemporary Tanka Poetry

by Tiffany MacKay

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781965285053
Publisher:	Horizon Literary House
Publication date:	08/23/2024
Pages:	134
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Tiffany Mackay is a Sacramento-based poet specializing in tanka, haiku, and other short-form poetry. Her work explores themes of memory, love, nature, and self-discovery, capturing the beauty of fleeting moments with gentle contemplation. A keen observer of the natural world and human experience, she finds inspiration in seasonal changes, light and shadow interplay, and everyday moments.