Robert Boni

Jux-ta-po-si-tions Volume II Robert Boni

"Jux-ta-po-si-tions Volume II" contains a little over 100 haiku and senryu on 60 pages. Both are modem English short verse forms without rhyme or meter and claim Japanese origin. In its strictest form, haiku relate Nature and human behavioral characteristics. Senryu are more about human nature and foibles. Whatever you call them, they provide unique opportunity to express momentary experiences, observations and reflections. They tend to rise up at unexpected times from the inner self in succinct, surprising form. They are super companions. For example, a remark from the shoe repair man, "No deposit necessary, you're from the old school" prompted 75-I ought to just sit and rock and, can you remember when your four year old came home from nursery school with the news that Jimmy has chicken pox? pre-school treat -chicken pox for everyone! Life is full of surprises. Therefore, "Jux-ta-po-si-tions Volume II" is a celebration of life.