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hot metallic tears / fall from the morning sky / nations mourn. None of us will forget that infamous day when the space shuttle, Columbia, exploded in mid air. McMane's haiku captures the event poignantly, without being trite, stating how all of us felt in an indelible way. McManes touches upon the plight of the Plains buffalo and how it affected the Native American population with this plaintive haiku: buffalo hooves / a thousand year echo / across the plains.
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"Mr. McManes' book of haiku is a breath of fresh air. I heartily recommend it. It is an enjoyable read, touches the soul and sole, and will leave an indelible imprint on your mind."
Robert D. Wilson, Editor-in-Chief, Simply Haiku and author of Vietnam Ruminations
"As the title haiku of his new book implies, R. D. McManes expertly breathes imagery onto the page, generously allowing the reader a peek into the world as he perceives it, a world where something as ordinary as a Kansas sunset or as simple as a cotton field can reveal itself as something more. This is what haiku is all about!"
Erin Harte, Editor, Haikusun, and Haiga Editor, Simply Haiku