Haiku for Soulmates – Front Cover Reveal from Literary Revelations & New Info

I am therefore I write

Gabriela Marie Milton


Dear Followers and Subscribers,

Happy February from Literary Revelations. May this month bring you happiness and success. Stay safe!

Haiku for Soulmates – Front Cover Reveal

Literary Revelations is thrilled to reveal the front cover of Haiku for Soulmates. I hope you like it. Please let us know.

The art on the cover belongs to our Artist-in-Residence, the Japanese painter Hikari.
Cover design: Iuliana Irimia.

In the meantime, please continue to submit. The deadline for Submission is February 25. Send 5 haiku to literaryrevelations@pm.me. Please make sure to label your submission “Haiku for Soulmates”. We will have an answer for you around March 1. If you have any questions, please let us know. One question I want to clarify: Literary Revelations accepts traditional as well as non-traditional haiku.


Hainka – Just for you – Please do not submit Hainka, but you can try your pen after submitting to Haiku for Soulmates.

Hainka is a modern poetic form created by Pravat Kumar Padhy that merges the objective, nature-focused imagery of a 5-7-5 syllable haiku with the subjective, emotional depth of a 5-7-5-7-7 tanka. It is typically structured as a 48-syllable piece (5-7-5, 5-7-5-7-7) that uses the haiku as a pivotal, bridging image for the following tanka. 

Key Aspects of Hainka:

  • Structure: Follows a 5-7-5 (haiku) and 5-7-5-7-7 (tanka) structure, totaling 48 syllables.
  • Pivot/Linking: The first part (haiku) acts as a pivot, and the second part (tanka) develops the imagery, with a necessary thematic, or sometimes, lyrical link between them.
  • Themes: Often explores nature, emotions, love, and humor.
  • Origin: Created by Pravat Kumar Padhy to fuse the two Japanese forms, notes Tanka Tuesday and All Poetry.
  • Presentation: A small, distinct gap is recommended between the haiku and the tanka for the reader to absorb the imagery. 

It is an exciting form of poetry that has taken off, and it’s discussed in various outlets, such as Writer’s Digest. On ALL POETRY, the largest platform for poetry writers, HAINKA is highly appreciated. We do not yet have non-traditional forms of hainka, as we do for haiku.

 Pravat Kumar Padhy: widely published and anthologized including โ€œContemporary Indian English Love Poetryโ€. Literary work referred in Spectrum History of Indian Literature in English, Alienation in Contemporary Indian English Poetry etc. Short Poems, Haiku and Tanka appeared in number of literary journals (both print and web) in India, USA, UK, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Africa including Poetry Time, Poet, Creative Forum, Poetcrit, Kritya, World Haiku Review, LYNX, Akita International Haiku Network, Poetry Pages, The Notes From the Gean, The Four Seasons of Haiku, Poetbay, Anglo-Japanese Society (Tanka Online), Ambrosia, Sketchbook , Atlas Poetica, Kokako, Berry Blue Haiku, Simply Haiku, The Houston Literary Review and others.

Please read more about haiku below.


Gabriela Marie Milton

My books (Only English)

#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)
|
#1 Amazon bestseller, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art – co-authored with Hikari (Literary Revelation)

Thank you to all my followers who reviewed my books.
Please read other reviews here:

Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Portland Book Review
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Manhattan Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings in San Francisco by Gabriela Marie Milton in San Francisco Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings by Gabriela Marie Milton In Manhattan B

Haiku for Soulmates โ€“ Call for Submissions for a New Anthology by Literary Revelations

Dear followers and subscribers,

Literary Revelations is thrilled to announce an open call for submissions for our upcoming anthology, Haiku for Soulmates. Whether you have a soulmate and wish to celebrate your connection, or you dream of finding one, we invite you to share your poetic voice. If you have a soulmate, please compose five haiku for him or her. If you do not, let your imagination shape five haiku that describe the soulmate you hope to meet.

To participate, please submit your five haiku to literaryrevelations@pm.me and clearly label your email subject as Haiku for Soulmates. Please note that unlabeled submissions may be misplaced and not read. The submission deadline is February 25. Your five haiku will be accepted or rejected as a block.

Grace the pages of our forthcoming anthology with your fantastic writing. The cover art will feature the work of our fabulous Artist in Residence, Japanese painter Hikari. We look forward to receiving your beautiful haiku and celebrating the magic of soulmates together.

Before you submit, please visit our website on the about page โ€“ terms and conditions.

We are looking forward to your submissions!

Thank you and have a wonderful week

Gabriela Marie Milton
Founder and Editor-in-Chief


My books (Only English)


#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)
|
#1 Amazon bestseller, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art – co-authored with Hikari (Literary Revelation)

Thank you to all my followers who reviewed my books.
Please read other reviews here:

Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Portland Book Review
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Manhattan Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings in San Francisco by Gabriela Marie Milton in San Francisco Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings by Gabriela Marie Milton In Manhattan B

Now in eBook format, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art & A Call for submission

Now in eBook format, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art

My dear followers and subscribers, Literary Revelations is thrilled to announce that Literary Revelations’ bestseller Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton is now available in eBook format.

Own 87 original Japanese paintings done by our Fabulous Hikari!

Experience the enchanting collaboration between Japanese artist Hikari and American poet Gabriela Marie Milton in Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art. This stunning poetry and art album gracefully bridges Eastern and Western sensibilities, inviting readers on a vivid journey through tradition, perspective, and creative imagination.

Hikariโ€™s masterful paintings immerse you in the splendor of Japanese art, each brushstroke echoing the beauty of cultural heritage and the depth of historical narrative. Her tanka, deeply rooted in Japanese traditions, transports readers to landscapes and moments of spiritual introspection.

In contrast, Gabriela Marie Miltonโ€™s evocative haiku offers a fresh, Western perspectiveโ€”crafted in direct response to Hikariโ€™s artwork. Her concise yet profound verses highlight the magnificence and subtlety captured on canvas, creating a dialogue between image and word that transcends borders. This unique approach allows readers to view the same artwork through two distinct cultural lenses, underscoring the rich possibilities of artistic perspectivism.


Upcoming call for submission

The call for submissions for Literary Revelations’ upcoming haiku anthology, Haiku for Soulmates, is coming up tomorrow. Please stay tuned.

Featured picture Hikari. This art will be used to create the cover.


Thank you.
Gabriela Marie Milton


My books (Only English)


#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)
|

#1 Amazon bestseller, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art – co-authored with Hikari (Literary Revelation)

Thank you to all my followers who reviewed my books.
Please read other reviews here:

Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Portland Book Review
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Manhattan Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings in San Francisco by Gabriela Marie Milton in San Francisco Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings by Gabriela Marie Milton In Manhattan B

Poetry in English and Basque & A Quick Reminder & #1 Top Seller in Canada

Gabriela Marie Milton

Wishing all my followers around the world a wonderful weekend! May magic, love, and peace be with you.

Poetry in English and Basque & A Quick Reminder.

Poetry in English and Basque

I am who I am, and who I am breathes in the hush between desire and devotion โ€” hidden in the tears that slide down the cracked face of an iconoclastโ€™s old church, glistening like skin after rain.

My essence stirs in the murmur of the waves that caress Bilbaoโ€™s restless shore. There, beneath the trembling light, I unfold โ€” a secret pulse, a body made of memory and prayers, aching to be touched by the world again.

————————

Ni naizena naiz, eta naizena arnasa hartzen du desioaren eta debozioaren arteko isilunean โ€” ikonoklasta baten eliza zaharraren aurpegi pitzatuaren gainetik behera irristatzen diren malkoetan ezkutatuta, euriaren ondoren larruazal bezain distiratsu.

Nire esentzia mugitzen da Bilboko itsasertze bizkorra laztantzen duten olatuen xuxurlan. Han, dardarka dabilen argiaren azpian, zabaltzen naiz โ€” taupada sekretu bat, oroitzapen eta otoitzaz egindako gorputz bat, munduak berriro ukitzeko gogo biziz.



Haiku and Tanka, Lull Harmony and Power in Japanese art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton in now #1 Top Release in Canada

After being the #1 Top Release in the USA and still a bestseller, the #1 Amazon Bestseller in Japan, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art, published by Literary Revelations, is now a #1 Top Seller in Canada too. Australia, how are we doing? Thank you to everyone who bought our book.

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A Reminder

Please do not forget to check my new #1 Amazon Bestselling book, co-authored with the fabulous Japanese painter Hikari, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art.

Publisher: Literary Revelations

My deepest thanks to those of you who bought the book and left, or are going to leave, reviews on Amazon!


My books (Only English)


#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)
|

#1 Amazon bestseller, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art – co-authored with Hikari (Literary Revelation)

Thank you to all my followers who reviewed my books.
Please read other reviews here:

Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Portland Book Review
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Manhattan Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings in San Francisco by Gabriela Marie Milton in San Francisco Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings by Gabriela Marie Milton In Manhattan Book Reviews

Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art is #1 Top Release on Amazon in the US and #1 Amazon Bestseller in Japan!

Dear readers,

I am thrilled to let you know that Literary Revelations’ new poetry and art album Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art is #1 Top Release on Amazon in the US and #1 Bestseller in Japan ! The book is authored by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton (me)

Please check the book here:

Thank you to everyone who helped us.

I realize it is not cheap, but it’s an art album, and we cannot lower the price because of production costs.

All my love

Gabriela Marie Milton

PS. I am very sorry I cannot like your posts. WordPress banned me from giving likes on the day of the launch, right after I posted.

My Books:

#1 Amazon bestseller, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese art (co-author with Japanese Artist Hikari) (Literary Revelations)
#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow
(Vita Brevis)

Thank you to all my followers who reviewed my books.
Please read other reviews here:

Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Portland Book Review
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Manhattan Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings in San Francisco by Gabriela Marie Milton in San Francisco Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings by Gabriela Marie Milton In Manhattan Book Reviews

Coming Early December Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art by Gabriela Marie Milton

Exciting News: Upcoming Release of โ€œHaiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Artโ€

A Beautiful Collaboration Arrives Just in Time for the Holidays

Dear friends and followers,

I am thrilled to announce that Literary Revelations will soon publish a very special album: โ€œHaiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power.โ€ This splendid collection will be available in early Decemberโ€”just in time to make the perfect Christmas gift for literature and art lovers alike!

The album is a true collectorโ€™s piece. It features exquisite paintings and tanka poetry by Hikari, expressing traditional Japanese art. Alongside her stunning artwork, youโ€™ll find my own interpretations of her paintings, illustrated in my haiku. This collaboration celebrates the harmony between visual art and poetry, offering a unique journey through both mediums.

We understand the importance of accessibility, so Literary Revelations will make every effort to keep the price as low as possible. Our goal is to ensure that as many people as possible can enjoy this remarkable album.

Stay tuned for more updates and details. Thank you all for your continued supportโ€”I canโ€™t wait for you to experience this extraordinary release!

With excitement, gratitude, and deep thanks for your continued support!


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My books (Only English)
#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)

Thank you to all my followers who reviewed my books.
Please read other reviews here:

Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Portland Book Review
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Manhattan Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings in San Francisco by Gabriela Marie Milton in San Francisco Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings by Gabriela Marie Milton In Manhattan Book Reviews

November Hues – a poem by Gabriela Marie Milton & an update on Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese art.

My dearest followers, I wish you a beautiful and magical November.

The purpose of this post is two fold:

  1. A poem by me
  2. An exciting update on Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton.

Let’s start:

November Hues by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton

Somewhere in Northern Europe – My Photo

In Novemberโ€™s breath, the law of beauty sleeps โ€” a hush of gold dissolving into dusk.
Even the dying light adorns the world, as if farewell itself was made of grace.


An update on Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese art.

Literary Revelations is pleased to announce that Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton is scheduled for publication at the beginning of December, just in time for Christmas presents. Please read more about the book and perspectivism in art HERE. If you go to that post, you will also have the possibility to write haiku or tanka on a new fabulous picture by Hikari.

Thank you, everyone, and I will see you soon!

My books (Only English)
#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)

Thank you to all my followers who reviewed my books.
Please read other reviews here:

Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Portland Book Review
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Manhattan Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings in San Francisco by Gabriela Marie Milton in San Francisco Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings by Gabriela Marie Milton In Manhattan Book Reviews

Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton โ€“ What to expect and a Surprise

My dear followers and subscribers,

This post will explain what to expect from Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton, forthcoming from Literary Revelations.

I want to make it clear from the beginning: Hikariโ€™s fabulous contribution is much bigger than mine. She painted the art and wrote the tanka. I only wrote the foreword and corresponding haiku, approaching her paintings from a different point of view.

So letโ€™s start, because at the end I have a surprise for you.

Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton

Trim: 8X10 inches
Text: English-Japanese
Amazon premium paper glossy
Foreword and bios in English and Japanese
Hardcover and paperback

The novelty brought by the book – Different interpretations of the same image

Hikariโ€™s vibrant brushstrokes capture emotions and moments in time, while her tanka adds layers of meaning that resonate deeply with each piece. My haiku serves as a reflective lens, offering a different perspective on the same visual stimuli. This interplay between our approaches shows how art can be perceived through varied lenses, highlighting the beauty and meaning of our individual interpretations.

In 2003, when my publishing house, Literary Revelations, was still in its infancy, fate brought me to Hikari through a dear friend. The moment I laid eyes on her paintings; I was utterly captivated; they were a breathtaking homage to Japanese art. Each piece resonated with an ethereal beautyโ€”pastels blending seamlessly with the elegance of fans and the grace of swords. It felt as though time stood still for those few seconds as I absorbed the profound artistry before me. Hikariโ€™s work transcends mere aesthetics; it tells stories steeped in tradition and culture, inviting viewers and readers of tanka into a world where every brushstroke holds meaning.

This encounter ignited a spark within me โ€“ a desire to collaborate on a project that would not only showcase Hikariโ€™s incredible talent but also convey my unique vision of the art of haiku. Hikari is Japanese, and she spent her young years in Europe. I am a European who now lives in the US. Together, we decided to create something extraordinary that honors both her heritage and my interpretations of the art of haiku.

In the name of our friendship, HAIKU AND TANKA: LULL, HARMONY AND POWER IN JAPANESE ART was born.

[from the foreword]

When you open the book, here is what you will find [the margins will not be there]

English translation of my haiku: Naoki Kimura.


Surprise

Hikari has painted a new fabulous piece for you and written a new tanka. I just wrote a corresponding haiku. Those pieces will not be included in the book.

HIKARI โ€“ TANKA

ใ‹ใฎๅ›ใŒๅŽปใ‚Šใฆๅง‹ใพใ‚‹ๅญฃ็ฏ€ใ‹ใช ๆœจใฎๅ‚˜ใชใฉใ€€ใ‚ใŸใ—ใฏ่ฆใ‚‰ใฌ 

you walked away then 
a new season took its place
more fair than before
your shelter was but a show
I stand alone, unshaken

GABRIELA MARIE MILTON โ€“ HAIKU

This earth feels too small,
Umbrella of love unfoldsโ€”
Time melts on your skin.


I hope you enjoyed this experience. Sending love and hugs to everyone.

My books (Only English)
#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)

Thank you to all my followers who reviewed my books.
Please read other reviews here:

Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Portland Book Review
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Manhattan Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings in San Francisco by Gabriela Marie Milton in San Francisco Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings by Gabriela Marie Milton In Manhattan Book Reviews

From Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese art – by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton (art album upcoming at Literary Revelations) & More Updates

My dear followers and subscribers, I wish you a fantastic week filled with joy and happiness.

Today I would like to:

  • Ignite your curiosity with the enchanting upcoming art album and poetry collection entitled Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art, crafted with heart and soul by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton.
  • Share the exhilarating news of a prestigious award that my publishing house, Literary Revelation, has proudly received!
  • Remind you of a few things.

Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art, by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton.

it is with a sense of reverence and anticipation that I welcome you into the luminous world of Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art. Within these pages, the inspired artistry of Hikari and the lyrical insight of Gabriela Marie Milton weave an exquisite tapestry, inviting you to witness the delicate interplay of image and word. Here, art and poetry converse, giving voice to the ineffable.

The tradition of Japanese art is a testament to subtletyโ€”a choreography of brush and spirit, of line and stillness, tracing the arc of centuries. Hikariโ€™s paintings, shimmering with the echoes of ancient customs and the gentle cadence of nature, are not mere representations but meditations. Each canvas offers a sanctuary for contemplation, drawing us into depths where the soul may linger for a while.

For every painting, two poetic visions arise: the tanka, Hikariโ€™s powerful thread, unspools with grace, capturing the hidden currents of emotion, justice, and sometimes memory; the haiku, rendered by Gabriela Marie Milton, distills the moment into lyricismโ€”a dewdrop reflecting the vastness of feelings. Both forms, though inspired by a single image, diverge in their journey, each illuminating facets the other cannot reach. In their dialogue, they evoke shifting patterns, perhaps a sort of adulterated perspectivism, as they try to find unity in ultimacy.

From the book.

TANKA – HIKARI

็ŸญๆญŒ: ่ช‡ใ‚‰ใ—ใ ็™พ่Šฑใฎ็Ž‹ ่Šฑ้–‹ใ ่‚ฒใฆไธปใธใฎ ๆ•ฌๆ„ใ‚’ๆงใ
๏ผˆๆž—ๆณ‰ๅฏบใฎไฝ่ทใ”ๅคซๅฆปใซๆงใ’ใพใ™๏ผ‰

peonies, Queens of Flowers
bloom proudly
never forget gratitude
toward those who raised and taught them

-Tanka dedicated to the head Priest and his spouse of the Rinsenji-Temple, Japan

HAIKU – GABRIELA MARIE MILTON

magic sacred temple
how beautiful your silence
fresh flowers whisper 

้ญ”ๆณ•ใฎ่–ใชใ‚‹ๅฏบ้™ข
ใ‚ใชใŸใฎๆฒˆ้ป™ใฏใชใ‚“ใฆ็พŽใ—ใ„ใฎใงใ—ใ‚‡ใ†
ๆ–ฐ้ฎฎใช่Šฑใ€…ใŒใ•ใ•ใ‚„ใใพใ™

Many thanks to Japanese artist Naoki Kimura, who translated my haiku into Japanese.

Relevant picture by Hikari


Advertising the book:


Sharing the exhilarating news of a prestigious award that my publishing house, Literary Revelation, has proudly received! BEST POETRY PUBLISHER IN THE US OF 2025 – EVERYGREEN AWARD.

I am elated to share with you that after receiving the BEST PUBLISHER IN THE USA OF 2025 by BEST OF BEST REVIEW, Literary Revelations has received the BEST POETRY PUBLISHER IN THE US OF 2025 – EVERYGREEN AWARD.

LINK: https://evergreenawards.com/awards/literary-revelations-publishing-house-best-poetry-publisher-in-the-u-s-of-2025

Reminder:

Please do not forget to check out Literary Revelations’ latest album: Fine Art Photography Lullscapes in Light and Shadow by Japanese Artist Naoki Kimura. Link: https://www.amazon.com/Fine-Art-Photography-Lullscapes-Shadow/dp/B0FP9JL6TL

Follow Literary Revelations and subscribe: https://literaryrevelations.com/

My books (Only English)
#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)

Thank you to all my followers who reviewed my books.
Please read other reviews here:

Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Portland Book Review
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Manhattan Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings in San Francisco by Gabriela Marie Milton in San Francisco Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings by Gabriela Marie Milton In Manhattan Book Reviews

LITERARY REVELATIONS ANNOUNCES UPCOMING ALBUM, HAIKU AND TANKA: LULL, HARMONY AND POWER IN JAPANESE ART BY HIKARI AND GABRIELA MARIE MILTON

My dear followers and subscribers,

My publishing house, Literary Revelations, is excited to announce the forthcoming release of its new album, which highlights the beauty of Japanese art and poetry. This unique collection, entitled HAIKU AND TANKA: LULL, HARMONY AND POWER IN JAPANESE ART, by Japanese Artist Hikari and Poet Gabriela Marie Milton, will showcase evocative haiku and tanka, and absolutely stunning paintings by Hikari, offering readers an immersive journey through the timeless elegance of Japanese poetic traditions and art.

JAPANESE TITLE:

ART ON THE COVER – HIKARI


IN LIEU OF A FOREWORD

In 2023, when my publishing house, Literary Revelations, was still in its infancy, fate brought me to Hikari through a dear friend. The moment I laid eyes on her paintings, I was utterly captivated; they were a breathtaking homage to Japanese art. Each piece resonated with an ethereal beautyโ€”pastels blending seamlessly with the elegance of fans and the grace of swords. It felt as though time stood still for those few seconds as I absorbed the profound artistry before me. Hikariโ€™s work transcends mere aesthetics; it tells stories steeped in tradition and culture, inviting viewers and readers of tanka into a world where every brushstroke holds meaning.

This encounter ignited a spark within me – a desire to collaborate on a project that would not only showcase Hikari’s incredible talent but also convey my unique vision of the art of haiku. Hikari is Japanese, and she spent her young years in Europe. I am a European who now lives in the US. Together, we decided to create something extraordinary that honors both her heritage and my interpretations of the art of haiku.

In the name of our friendship, HAIKU AND TANKA: LULL, HARMONY AND POWER IN JAPANESE ART was born.

HAIKU AND TANKA: LULL, HARMONY AND POWER IN JAPANESE ART is an exceptional art album and at the same time a beautiful book of poetry. Hikari and I embarked on a unique and fantastic artistic journey that intertwines her superb paintings with her evocative tanka poetry, and my interpretations of her paintings expressed through haiku. This collaboration is an unbelievable exhibition of art and poetry, and at the same time, it is an experiment that invites you, the readers, to witness the confluence of two distinct creative rivers flowing calmly together and whispering different stories.

Hikari’s brushstrokes capture emotions and moments in time, while her tanka adds layers of meaning that resonate deeply with each piece. My haiku serves as a reflective lens, offering a different perspective on the same visual stimuli. This interplay between our approaches shows how art can be perceived through varied lenses, highlighting the beauty and meaning of our individual interpretations.

As you turn each page, you’ll discover how our voices harmonize and divergeโ€”an exploration of creativity that encourages you to reflect on your own interpretations. Join us in this artistic dialogue and experience that shows firsthand how two souls can connect through the universal language of art. My haiku included in this art album is translated into Japanese by aclamed fine-art photographer and poet Naoki Kimura.

Gabriela Marie Milton
Editor-in Chief and Founder of Literary Revelations


Announcements:

Please stay tuned for more info. Visit Literary Revelations, Hikari and I on our social media:

@lr_publisher on X and IG
@gabriela_marie_milton on IG and @shortprose1 on X
Hikari on IG and X @hikari2162554

Please do not forget to check out Literary Revelations’ latest album: Lullscapes in Light and Shadow by Japanese Artist Naoki Kimura. Link: https://www.amazon.com/Fine-Art-Photography-Lullscapes-Shadow/dp/B0FP9JL6TL


My books (Only English)
#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)

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Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Portland Book Review
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Manhattan Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings in San Francisco by Gabriela Marie Milton in San Francisco Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings by Gabriela Marie Milton In Manhattan Book Reviews