El Espacio Improbable de un Haiku (Unlikely Space of a Haiku) by Sergio Inestrosa is a lovely collection of haikus which are written in Spanish by author Inestrosa and translated into English by Margaret Young. Both authors are professors at Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts.
The book follows aspects of life everyone can relate to: childhood, love, heartbreak, and nature. The book's one hundred haikus encompass many feelings or memories in one's life that readers can connect to, making this "poemario" one that readers will enjoy. Inestrosa also uses strong metaphors and literary devices in his work, giving a strong impact on the reader. Giving objects like eyes the ability to talk while lips are silent is one example.
Nature is also expressed greatly in many of the pieces in the book. Inestrosa personifies the sun in multiple instances, as well as using nature as a connection to the past and the terrible things which are being done to nature, such as trash covered beaches. The book shows the author's strong love for nature as well as giving readers the imagery needed to paint a picture of the words on the page.
Throughout the book, there are many relatable pieces for all readers in both Spanish and English, bringing cultures together. The ability to have Inestrosa's amazingly compelling haikus in both English and Spanish allows more readers to experience the poemario as well as the ability to see both languages next to one another, helping people in their ability to understand other languages. Sergio Inestrosa is an amazing author who brings everyday experiences to life through his Haikus. This is a must-read book for anyone who loves short poems and more so if you enjoy the Spanish language. The book is available for purchase on Amazon!
