Gorman Ponds

Customer Reviews

5 reviews

• beikeding

  At first, the haiku in Gorman Ponds seemed like simple, charming nature studies. But as I read them, jumping in randomly here and there, I began to see that this pond was more than just a shallow puddle. Themes of marriage and family repeatedly rise to the surface, so the scene becomes domestic. The use of vocabulary, words that seem puzzling are like random little noises that intrude, waking you gently from your normal stream of thought. Over time, these poems add up to be a personal statement, modest but consistently self-aware. A joy to read.

• Chin-Chen Chu

  "Gorman Ponds" is a truly special collection. Each poem is a snapshot—a personal, intimate moment of observation that captures something beautiful and profound in the natural world. This isn't just poetry about nature; it's a series of heartfelt reflections that allow you to see the world through the author's eyes. It’s a beautiful, meditative, and deeply personal journey that will stay with you long after you finish the last page.

• Lisa Eisler

  In this haiku journal, which gives poetic form to the author's daily experiences on nature walks around nearby ponds, one is invited to share moments of inspiration, connection, and catharsis found in familiar beauty. Dr. Li's poetry, rich with meaning and pleasure, is not to be missed.

• Lisa Eicher

  In a handful of syllables, I am offered clarity, intimacy, magical encounters, and new perspectives: In the dark, a hiker steps into an orb web, “stunning” its tiny architect. I want to linger over every entry, but this haiku journal is compulsively readable. It is a marvelous gift to the nature lover, as it is devoted to majestic quiet moments that unfold through the seasons at Gorman Ponds, but it also contains striking notes on current events and whispers of human suffering. I am delighted by this book’s invitations to inhale each one.

• susan baker

  Reading Gorman Ponds brought tears to my eyes. Each day for a year. the author visited these ponds near his home and found a new subject for a haiku that captured the spirit of that moment. The collection is a treasure that will enrich your life.

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