Faith Martin

AUTHOR’S INTROUCTION:

gazing heavenward
I breathe in
the sunshine

“Gazing heavenward” is a reflection of both my childhood and life experiences. Haiku poetry is unique because of its ability to create imagery and emotion in a very brief manner, and I hope that my collection models this concise yet impacting standard. I have found that I enjoy writing haiku mainly about my childhood, relationships of all sorts, and Christian faith. This collection has a subtle division of these three sections. It is a rather large collection for just a few month time period, but I found that I simply could not let go of many of my haiku because of the personal attachment I now have to them. As the title suggests, I hope that this collection will give you a breath of fresh air when reading about life’s joys, loves, and even disappointments in haiku form. After all, if just one haiku touches you, then this collection has served its purpose. Enjoy! —Faith Martin

READER’S INTRODUCTION:

Through her haiku, Faith has allowed readers to see right into her inner character. Her writing opens a doorway into the inner workings of the mind, transporting the author’s strengths, desires, and aspirations into the imagination of others. Faith excels at using the traditional aspects of seasons and religion to convey her thoughts and motivations, as well as mixing the joys and pains of everyday life. Overall, the work shares a quality look on life, expressing the need to take in and enjoy the smallest daily activity because it means just as much in the long run as everything else. I am honored to be able to write an introduction to her work. —Erin Wyant

My favorite out of Faith’s collection:

a morning sunbeam
quietly serenades
the sanctuary