Issa's Untidy Hut: Some News

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Some News

I received news this week that Past All Traps has been shortlisted by the Haiku Foundation for the "2011 Touchstone Distinguished Books Award." Info on the awards may be found here, with links to past winners in all categories.

In addition, Past has made some end of the year reading lists, including one from Joe Hutchison and one from Kris Collins. I am very grateful, indeed, for all the recognition.

Taking the heart
from Buddha's hand, arranging
it in this vase.

a little tiresome
these blooming flowers...
the Buddha sleeps

Issa
translated by David G. Lanoue

best,

Don

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12 comments:

Fred said...: Don,

Congratulations!!; January 8, 2012 at 10:10 AM
Charles Gramlich said...: Hey that is great news. Congrats, man! Well deserved.; January 8, 2012 at 10:32 AM
Anonymous said...: Deserving, wonderful news, Don. "Past All Traps" just got past another, that is, lack of accessibility. Then comes Santana & John McLaughlin from Love Devotion Surrender. You inspired your self, poet!; January 8, 2012 at 12:00 PM
aditya said...: Congratulations Don. Great news!; January 8, 2012 at 3:03 PM
Wrick said...: aloha Don, way cool and congratulations .; January 9, 2012 at 2:27 AM
Theresa Williams said...: Excellent! Congratulations, Don!; January 9, 2012 at 4:16 AM
pat n said...: Wonderful news, Don! & Well deserved!
A book I return to often.; January 9, 2012 at 8:50 AM
Anonymous said...: Well deserved, Don! Whatever helps that fine book find its way in the world is a good thing....; January 9, 2012 at 11:03 AM
Bart said...: It's a wonderful book & deserves the recognition.; January 9, 2012 at 2:05 PM
Issa's Untidy Hut said...: Fred and Charles, many thanks.

Donna, one trap after another ... glad you dug the Santana/McLaughlin and your support from day one has been fab.

Aditya and Wrick, many thanks to you from way far away (but so very close).

Thanks, Theresa.

Pat, the ultimate compliment!

Joe, thanks for all your support. It truly means a lot.

Bart, a bow from across town.

Don; January 10, 2012 at 6:36 AM
Eric said...: Congratulations Don!

"Not one pigeon on the wrong side of the roof."; January 13, 2012 at 8:07 AM
Issa's Untidy Hut said...: Cheers, Eric ... loving that North Side poem (a little like one of your great "found" item photos). Don; January 14, 2012 at 7:45 AM