A Hundred Haiku

About the Book

Many English-speaking people enjoy the Japanese poetry form called Haiku. Translations from the Japanese are difficult, because the form has a strict format. The first and thrd lines must have five sylables while the 2nd line has seven. These Haiku are written in English while trying to presereve the unique Japanese outlook of philosophy, humor or feelings of nature.

About the Author

Orton lived in Kyoto, Japan from 1950-52 where he married his wife, Kazuko (now Kay). They settled in Vermont and later New York State. He was a writer and editor and Kay is an artist. They now live in Carefree, Arizona..