Time’s Barter: Haiku and Senryu

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the captivating realm of haiku with “Times Barter” by the esteemed poet Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih. This exquisite collection weaves a delicate tapestry of haiku, evoking the very essence of his land and echoing with the harmonies of nature, everyday life, and urban vistas.

Within the pages of this book, Nongkynrih’s haiku bloom like delicate raindrops, skillfully capturing the spirit of the land, the majesty of clouds, the lusciousness of plums and cherries, and the abundance of the natural world that defines his homeland. Each poem serves as a testament to the profound elements that Tony Conran identified as the core of haiku: ‘loneliness, tenderness, and slenderness.’ Through brevity, precision, simplicity, and sensory richness, these verses invite readers to immerse themselves in the immediacy of each present moment.