Author Description

Both David H. Rosen and Robert Epstein have been haiku friends for a good many years. In addition to a shared love of this Japanese short-form poetry, they have also been longtime mental health professionals in their respective disciplines: psychiatry and psychology. They have joined forces in these pages (with a hint of light-heartedness here and there) to collaborate on a provocative book of poetry that celebrates the small wonders that often go unnoticed in everyday life due to distractions, stresses and the relentless pursuit of pleasure. During the night, when both of these poets are awake (for different reasons), there are plentiful opportunities to reflect on what matters most and to give creative expression to that which is precious, sacred and holy. Join these two seasoned poets in the insights and discoveries they share about what it means to live life fully well into one’s twilight years.