Highku: for lovers of God

[Note: The following comes from the Introduction to the new book, Highku: for lovers of God.]

Several years ago, poems began coming to me in the traditional 5/7/5 form of haiku or senryu, but they weren’t consistent with the traditional content of fleeting seasonal scenes or sudden insights. Instead, these three-line poems focused exclusively on God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – most often in 17-syllable Psalms, Proverbs, prayers, or praise.

Such poems seemed to need their own name, and, initially, “aahcoo” came to mind with “aah” as that “ah ha!” moment of insight set to the coo of a dove. However, the name sounded too much like a sneeze, which just didn’t have the dignity required to honor our Most High God.

And that was it! “High” for the Highest and “ku” as a nod to the traditional haiku form with occasional exception in the modern style of fewer syllables.

This month, it occurred to me that I might have enough Highku for a new book, and, yes, I did! So, this week, Amazon informed me that Highku: for lovers of God is now available in all three formats: hardback, paperback, and ebook!

I pray each poem blesses you so much, you’ll want to share the book with others and read the poems as part of your prayers, meditations, or daily devotions.

May the peace of God be with you always in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Amen.