Dawn Pisturino – Poetry Book Review: โ€œHaiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Artโ€ by Hikari and Gabriela Marieย Milton

My dear followers and subscribers,

I want to thank my beloved poet and author, Dawn Pisturino, for her review of Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese art, a poetry-and-art album co-authored by Japanese painter Hikari and me.

Dawn has posted numerous reviews on her blog, spreading love and bringing people together.

Poetry Book Review: โ€œHaiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Artโ€ by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton

by Dawn Pisturino on March 11, 2026

(Graphic created on Canva by Dawn Pisturino)

Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton (2025). Available on Amazon.

My Review

This book is so exquisitely beautiful! Every page has been carefully crafted to deliver an elevated experience. Hikariโ€™s colorful artwork transports the viewer deep into the heart of Japanese culture. Masterfully composed poetry stuns the reader with its divine perfection. This literary masterpiece deserves all the accolades it has received.

If youโ€™re looking for peace and serenity in a turbulent world, you will find it in this book. I give it 5 stars plus!

Learn more about the publisher, Literary Revelations, which has earned international recognition for its aesthetic melding of Western and Eastern cultures.

Gabriela Marie Milton, a Pushcart nominee, can be found on her blog, Short Prose.

Hikari is an internationally acclaimed Japanese artist who grew up in France. Her deep understanding of Western and Eastern cultures has markedly influenced her creative efforts. She can be found on Instagram.


Please visit Down’s blog here

Dawn is an extremely accomplished author. Her books are gorgeous, and she deserves all the accolades she has been given and much more.


Gabriela Marie Milton
Author, founder, editor in chief of Literary Revelations

Please follow and subscribe to Literary Revelations, IG, and X @lr_publisher.

Please follow me on IG @gabriela_marie_milton and ob X @shortprose1

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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#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

A poem by Gabriela Marie Milton, and a beautiful acknowledgment of my blog


A Poem by Gabriela Marie Milton

In the summer’s lethargic haze, waves cry on my skin,
burying our slow afternoons where roses bloom between humid lips.

Tides pull us under their sensual drift,
reviving your thorned kisses in liquid memory.


A Beautiful Acknowledgment of my Blog

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1. I Donโ€™t Have My glasses on

I donโ€™t have my glasses on: Beth, a cupcake maker, an enthusiastic dater, a lover of the arts, and a teacher, is the main voice behind this beautiful blog where she talks about everything but poetry.

2. Short Prose

Short Prose: Gabriela Marie Milton, a 3-time Amazon bestselling poet, award-winning poet, and internationally published author. Her poems are brief but profound.

Thank you to Lukesh for selecting my blog, and congratulations to Beth!


Gabriela Marie Milton
Author, founder, editor in chief of Literary Revelations

Please follow me on IG @gabriela_marie_milton and on X @sholrtprose1

Please follow and subscribe to Literary Revelations, IG, and X @lr_publisher.

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

Featured in New York Glamour Magazine – The Alchemist of Ink and Light: The Odyssey of Gabriela Marie Milton, A Profile in Modern Mastery

Gabriela Marie Milton

The Alchemist of Ink and Light: The Odyssey of Gabriela Marie Milton, A Profile in Modern Mastery

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My dear followers and subscribers,

I am absolutely elated and profoundly humbled by this incredible feature in New York Glamour Magazine! It would mean the world to me if you could find a moment to dive into it.

Wishing you a beautiful day/evening

Love
Gabriela

In an era of fleeting digital whispers, Gabriela Marie Milton writes with a pen dipped in the eternal. To encounter her work is not merely to read, but to step into a curated sanctuary where the ancient echoes of the Mediterranean meet the disciplined stillness of the far East. As a three-time #1 Amazon bestselling poet and a 2022 Pushcart Prize nominee, Milton has emerged as more than an author; she is a custodian of the sublime.

The Lyrical Architect

Miltonโ€™s voice first commanded the literary world through her seminal collections, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (2020) and the hauntingly beautiful Woman: Splendor and Sorrow (2021). Her prose does not merely describe emotionโ€”it inhabits it. This visceral honesty earned her the distinction of Author of the Year at Spillwords Press in 2019. Her verses, exploring the tapestries of womanhood and philosophy, have traveled across borders, translated into the melodic cadences of Italian, Greek, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Literary Revelations: Where Artistry Finds Its Home

In 2023, Milton birthed Literary Revelations Publishing House, an institution founded on the radical notion that literature should be a high-art experience. Her vision was immediate and transformative.

She has created a sanctuary for voices that prioritize aesthetic precision, intellectual depth, and timeless beauty. Milton believes that a book is not merely a product, but a cultural artifact. Her mission is to bridge the gap between contemporary expression and classical excellence, and the new Motto of Literary Revelations is โ€œWe do not publish only books, we curate legacies.โ€

Under Miltonโ€™s editorial stewardship, books are not just bound paper; they are cultural artifacts. This is evidenced by the historic inclusion of her edited anthologies, Petals of Haiku and Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku in the Museum of Haiku Literature in Japan. Perhaps most stirring is the permanent installation of Petals of Haiku, a painting by Literary Revelations Artist in Residence Hikari, used to create the cover of Miltonโ€™s Petals of Haiku, in the Treasure House of Rinsenji Temple, where its curation sits in sacred proximity to centuries of Japanese tradition.

The growth of Literary Revelations and Miltonโ€™s personal literary journey have been chronicled across several prestigious platforms, noting her commitment to โ€œbeauty, precision, and timeless artistry.โ€

  • ArtistHighlights:Featured in a comprehensive profile titled โ€œGabriela Marie Milton and the Rise of Literary Revelationsโ€”A House That Defied Expectations.โ€ This feature explored her cinematic methodology and her success in crossing the boundaries between poetry and the visual arts, such as in Miltonโ€™s latest #1 Amazon Bestseller with Hikari, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmoni and Power in Japanese art, a fabulous collection of poetry and art, and in Naoki Kimuraโ€™s photography and poetry album entitled Fine Art Photography: Lullscapes in Light and Shadow, curated and published by Literary Revelations at the same time that the artistโ€™s work was being exhibited at Hilton Tokyo Hotel.
  • Bizweekly:Formally recognized Miltonโ€™s editorial leadership by naming Literary Revelations as the โ€œBest Publisher of Artistic Excellence in the USโ€ (2025), specifically citing her ability to curate works that span diverse cultures and genres.
  • Best of Best Review:featured Milton and her publishing house in a beaming piece that accompanied Milton and Literary Revelationsโ€™ award for Best Publisher in the USA 2025, describing the press as โ€œone of the most influential independent publishers in America.โ€

The publishing world really took note, crowning Milton and Literary Revelations with the Evergreen Award for Best Poetry Publisher in the US……..

PLEASE READ FURTHER HERE


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.

I have created a wonderful A+ content that will tell you more about the book.

Please check it here,


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.

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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

Haunted – Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton

Haunted – Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton

The streets remember you, every cobblestone etched with the memory of your footsteps, as if the earth itself had been branded by your presence. It’s been three years, yet the imprint of your steps lingers, a haunting echo that refuses to fade. I recall the way we’d dance in the empty streets, lost in the mystic glow of a sunset that unraveled itself just for us. The world melted away, leaving only the soft whisper of our footsteps and the fading light.

You vanished around the corner, turning left into the fading light, and I followed, my heart racing. But when I turned the street was deserted, the silence palpable. Yet, I could still feel the resonance of your steps, the vibrations of your presence lingering in the air. The distant chime of church bells pierced the evening air, and as the darkness gathered, it felt like the very shadows were alive, swirling around me like a shroud. In that moment, I was consumed by the ache of your absence, the longing to be reunited with the ghost of our past.



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

An excerpt from my novel coming up next year – Spanish Language

Dear followers,

As I shared in a previous post, I have completed a novel in Spanish that has stirred my soul. The exhilarating journey of translating it into English has already begun, igniting my excitement. Whether you read it in English or Spanish, my hope is that this heartfelt novel will captivate readers like you next year. Till then, an excerpt in Spanish for you:

Excerpt in Spanish

โ€“Anastasia, querida, Jezabel me contรณ una noche que en aquellos cinco aรฑos habรญa estado enamorada de un joven cientรญfico, que trabajaba en uno de los laboratorios de bioquรญmica de la Ciudad. Creo que vivรญa en un barrio antiguo, por la Calle Robbia. Una sola vez, segรบn sus palabras, Jezabel habrรญa subido las escaleras estrechas y oscuras que llevaban al departamento de รฉl. Me dijo que el hombre la habรญa agarrado en sus brazos y se habรญan quedado asรญ, uno junto al otro, tendidos en la cama, mirรกndose a los ojo largo rato. La cama se encontraba pegada a la pared, en la parte derecha de la habitaciรณn; encima habรญa una ventana sin cortinas. En la parte izquierda se hallaba un escritorio y frente a la puerta habรญa estantes llenos de libros.

La mujer se detuvo un momento de su silbido, tomรณ un trago de agua y continuรณ.

โ€“Jezabel desabotonรณ la camisa del hombre lentamente. El cual llevaba una camisa negra, de una seda pesada, como la del Continente, con botones diminutos, de color nรกcar. Se quedaron un rato mรกs callados, despuรฉs Jezabel se incorporรณ, abandonando la cama cubierta con una manta amarillenta, y se fue.

โ€“ยฟY?

โ€“Y nada, Anastasia, esto es todo.

Anastasia la mirรณ, consternada. ยกAl infierno con Lady Swartley y con todo! ยกEsta mujer le estaba tomando el pelo! ยฟQuรฉ es lo que querรญa decir, en realidad? ยกY cรณmo era posible que Jezabel conversara con otra mujer sobre el material de que estaban hechos los botones que apenas habรญa desabrochado de la camisa del pecho de su amante! ยฟY cรณmo podรญa conocer Lady Swartley la ubicaciรณn exacta del mueble en aquel cuarto, como si ella misma lo hubiera arreglado? Su propia pregunta la dejรณ frรญa. Quizรกs la propia inglesa haya arreglado el mueble del cuarto de la Calle Robbia. No, no podรญa ser, iba demasiado lejos en sus suposiciones. Si habรญa algo verdadero en esta historia, entonces Lady Swartley debiรณ haber protagonizado la escena aquella y no Jezabel. Pero รฉsta siguiรณ, masticando papas fritas.

You can read another excerpt here: https://shortprose.blog/2025/07/30/an-excerpt-from-my-novel-in-spanish-gabriela-marie-milton/

Thank you! Gracia!

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

PETALS OF HAIKU & TRANQUILITY: TWO ANTHOLOGIES OF HAIKU PUBLISHED BY LITERARY REVELATIONS ARE NOW IN THE MUSEUM OF HAIKU LITERATURE, JAPAN – FIRST POSTED IN LITERARY REVELATIONS

From Petals to Eternity

The journey of โ€œPetals of Haiku & Tranquilityโ€ from concept to publication, and finally to the venerable shelves of the Museum of Literature Japan, is a story of dedication, inspiration, and the timeless pull of art. It is a testament to the enduring power of haikuโ€”to the way a few carefully chosen syllables can bridge cultures, generations, and hearts.

As Literary Revelations stands, โ€œbeyond honored and humbled,โ€ we do so in the knowledge that our work will endure, quietly influencing, gently inspiring, and eternally blossoming in the tranquil halls of the Museum of Haiku Literature.

We thank our magnificent Artist in Residence, Hikari, for helping with the coordination of this project. She is our hero.

More Than a Library: A Center for Study and Support

But the Museum of Haiku Literature is not simply a repository of books. It is a vibrant study center, equipped with modern, well-lighted reading rooms where poets and scholars can linger with texts, tracing the brushstrokes of ancient masters or discovering the voices of contemporary innovators. Here, silence is not emptiness but an invitationโ€”a gentle beckon to contemplate the subtle interplay between nature and language.

As a support center, the museum extends its resources to poets and researchers across Japan, offering advanced title searches and essential photocopying services. These tools, while practical, carry the heartbeat of the institutionโ€™s mission: to make haiku accessible, discoverable, and alive for all who seek its wisdom.

A Welcoming Haven for Haiku Enthusiasts

The museumโ€™s embrace is generous and democratic. It welcomes haiku enthusiasts from every walk of life, providing a learning environment that is as inclusive as it is inspiring. Programs range from immersive introductory lectures on the structure and spirit of haiku, to awe-inspiring exhibitions of tanzaku and shikishiโ€”traditional formats for writing and displaying haiku, their calligraphy as evocative as the poems themselves.

This is a place where a novice can sit beside a master, where the ancient and the emergent meet on equal footing. The museumโ€™s programs foster a sense of community and continuity, nurturing new generations of poets who will carry haikuโ€™s torch into uncharted realms.

The Museum as a Meeting Place for Poets

The Museum of Haiku Literature is, above all, a meeting place: a living crucible where poetic minds converge. Its rooms are not merely spaces but sanctuaries for collaboration and celebration. Here, haiku seminars and study sessions unfold alongside joyous book-signing parties, ongoing group meetings, and an ever-rotating calendar of events. The laughter of shared discovery, the warmth of mutual encouragement, the quiet of solitary reflectionโ€”these are the museumโ€™s daily gifts.

Rooms resonate with the sound of poetic exchange, as verses are read aloud, debated, refined, and cherished. The museum stands as a testament to the enduring relevance of haiku, providing fertile ground for the seeds planted by Literary Revelations and countless other visionaries.

An International Center for Cultural Exchange

Yet the museumโ€™s reach does not end at the borders of Japan. It is an international center for cultural exchange, a bridge uniting lovers of haiku from every continent. Through its programs, exhibitions, and partnerships, it extends an invitation to all who have come to love and appreciate the subtle art of the seventeen-syllable poem. Here, โ€œPetals of Haiku & Tranquilityโ€ finds itself not only among countrymen but in dialogue with the worldโ€”its themes resonating in myriad languages, its insights universal in their appeal.

To be included in this global conversation is to embrace both responsibility and opportunity. The anthology now stands as ambassador, carrying with it the hopes, dreams, and creative possibilities of its contributors and its publishers.

The Lasting Impact: Preserving Haiku for Future Generations

The preservation of โ€œPetals of Haiku & Tranquilityโ€ within the Museum of Haiku Literature ensures that its words are not ephemeral notes lost to the wind but enduring petals, pressed onto the pages of history. Future generations will turn to these works, finding not only inspiration but also a sense of belonging to a grand traditionโ€”one that stretches back to Bashลโ€™s frog leaping into an ancient pond, and forward into the unknown beauty of tomorrow.

For Literary Revelations and its team, this is both a poetic and practical triumph. Their anthology takes its place among the immortals, a cherished voice in an ever-evolving chorus, a living emblem of what can be achieved when humility meets vision.

OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY

Click to get Petals of Haiku

Click to get Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku


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


IDENTITY – POETIC PROSE BY GABRIELA MARIE MILTON

Anything can be said about that city, but one can never say that it lacks a distinct identity.

During the humid autumn evenings, the city looks like a wounded being, nursing her own lacerations. On the sidewalks, the smell of dust overpowers the stench of cigarettes and alcohol coming from her tiny, obscure pubs.

Clandestine rising to power, luxury cars zipping by, casinos filled with shady characters, rats zig-zagging in the basements of old buildings. Plenty of frustrations run through the cityโ€™s blood like thousands of white blood cells through the veins of an infected patient.

A sea of beggars at every street corner: amputated hands, deep lesions, wrinkled faces painted in the colors of dirt. Pain exposed in plain view like art objects in museums: the only difference being that pain is free; the entry in most museums is not.

In that city, our story began: a story in which we created and destroyed loves, trusted and betrayed friendships, invented beauty only to eradicate it at the first sign of dawn.

We tried to satisfy our egos.  We ended up fulfilling the cityโ€™s need to devour us.



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

โ€œWith lush language and lavish imagery, Gabriela M. evokes a fantastic world ripe with emotion.โ€
Christina Schwarz, the author of the New York Times Bestseller โ€œDrowning Ruth.”


A POEM BY GABRIELA MARIE MILTON AND A REVIEW OF MY BOOK PASSIONS, LOVE POEMS AND OTHER WRITINGS

Short Poem

The Enigma of “to be”
The simplicity of me..

Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings in Independent Book Review

Passions is a collection for the contemplative reader, those who appreciate symbolic language, mythic references, and emotional depth. Gabriela Marie Milton has crafted a poetic world where spiritual longing meets sensual reality, and where even the quietest images pulse with significance. This book is a rewarding experience for lovers of lyrical, layered, and emotionally intelligent poetry.”

Please read here: https://independentbookreview.com/2025/06/11/book-review-passions-by-gabriela-marie-milton/

Thank you!


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

โ€œWith lush language and lavish imagery, Gabriela M. evokes a fantastic world ripe with emotion.โ€
Christina Schwarz, the author of the New York Times Bestseller โ€œDrowning Ruth.”


A SUPERB PHOTO BY NAOKI KIMURA, A POEM BY GABRIELA MARIE MILTON, AND A VIDEO

Wishing all my amazing followers a truly enchanting weekend filled with magic.


Photo: Naoki Kimura

A poem by Gabriela Marie Milton

Memories,
static, a half-formed word.
The girlsโ€™ laughter
echoing through the hollow chest of a moment in time.

Gone now, 
my eyes blurred 
like rain on glass, 
perhaps I dreamt themโ€” 

Young bodies flickering in the static, 
their fancy emptied 
like pockets after a carnival.
What did they buy from the pharmacy?

It smells like morphineโ€” 
sweet, chemical, 
a day in life 
dissolving at the edges.

I look through your eyes
at the girlsโ€™ nonexistent presence, 
shadows in the room, 
the laughterโ€” 
folded into silence.

I think of you.
Years inscribed on windows.
What did the girls buy from the pharmacy?


Sneak a peek at Naoki Kimura’s upcoming Photo Album from Literary Revelations.

Naoki Kimura, a celebrated artist known for his fine art photography, is set to release a breathtaking new album under the aegis of Literary Revelations. Tentatively scheduled for publication at the end of July, this highly anticipated album promises to be an unparalleled artistic experience and an exquisite addition to any coffee table.

Capturing the Essence of Japanese Sensibility

The album stands as a testament to the profound beauty of Japanese culture through the medium of monochrome photography. It artfully encapsulates cherished aesthetic principles such as โ€œMono no Aware,โ€ the bittersweet awareness of impermanence; โ€œWabi,โ€ the understated elegance of simplicity; and โ€œSabi,โ€ the poetic grace of age and weathering. Each photograph invites viewers into a meditative space, allowing them to perceive the beauty hidden within the fleeting moments of life.

A Fusion of Art and Literature

Beyond its striking visuals, the album harmonizes the photographic artistry with the written word. It contains a rich tapestry of haiku, tanka, free-form poetry, and short prose, each piece carefully curated to complement the visual narrative. This literary inclusion elevates the album into a multidimensional experience, offering not just imagery but profound reflections that resonate deeply with the soul.

An Artistic Treasure for Every Home

Naoki Kimuraโ€™s album is more than a collection of photographsโ€”it’s a piece of art that speaks to the heart. Its pages promise moments of introspection, beauty, and connection, making it the perfect centerpiece for contemplation and conversation. The fusion of visual and literary artistry ensures that this work will leave an indelible mark on all who encounter it.

Prepare to immerse yourself in an extraordinary experience when Naoki Kimuraโ€™s fine art photography arrives this summer. This album promises to be not only a feast for the senses but also a celebration of the timeless essence of Japanese sensibility. Truly, a masterpiece destined to touch hearts and enrich lives.



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

โ€œWith lush language and lavish imagery, Gabriela M. evokes a fantastic world ripe with emotion.โ€
Christina Schwarz, the author of the New York Times Bestseller โ€œDrowning Ruth.”