Debra Kang Dean

Dean's poems are graceful, focused in moments of nature and reflection, and built upon language that glides forward, each syllable counting. Sometimes in form and sometimes in freeverse, each poem focuses in on careful observation, and each poem provides a small reverie--relaxing, lovely, and memorable.

A touching collection. The majority of it is a tanka series that encourages meditation on the cycle of seasons, with some heartrending poetry addressing family, mourning and loss. The author also happens to be a wonderful lecturer, teacher, and workshop leader - highly recommended.