What connects India’s monsoon murmurs, Australia’s bright resilience, Mexico’s lyrical heartbeat, the Philippines’ warm cadence, and the United States’ vast echoes?
A moment distilled into verse.
In Bridges of Words: Haikus Uniting Cultures from 57 Countries of the World, you'll find poems shaped by the haiku tradition, drawing on its brevity and imagery while moving beyond strict classical form.
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✨ Exciting News! ✨
Bridges of Words has been named a Firebird Book Awards 2025 Winner! 🏆
I’m truly honored to see this story recognized among so many incredible works. Huge thanks to the Firebird Book Awards, the readers, and everyone who believed in this journey of connection, language, and heart.
http://esperanzapretila.com/2025/10/21/bridges-of-words-is-a-firebird-book-awards-2025-winner/
It's official! "Bridges of Words" has won the Haiku and Short Form Poetry Category of the International Impact Book Awards! Such a humbling honour, and I am truly grateful.
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makji doesn't know about mastodon yet.
translation of the conversation :
me : makji, is this your mastodon account?
jihan: what is the mastido (re: mastodon) dear?
Esperanza Pretila
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