Stanzaic Stylings

This cozy collection of Haiku and Senryu by Christine Tabaka delves into the ordinary moments of life and expresses the extraordinary through a simple and creative mix of words and emotion.  Christine's grasp of Haiku and Senryu with its classic and modern forms exemplifies  her unique talent for this genre. I urge you all to pick up a copy of this poetic treasure for yourself or as a gift.  It is a timeless read that will saturate your senses. For more information and ordering Click Here. Reviewed by Joanne Olivieri http:/ /joanneolivieri.weebly.com

Freedom Journey   Among the ruins of broken lives, they came across great expanses, searching for a place to rest their weariness. Empty from hunger. Full from hope.   Carrying with them stories of their pasts, and the bones of their ancestors. Multitudes marching, while looking out over myriad expressions, in quest of a familiar face.   Grasping the future in clasped hands tucked into worn pockets. Afraid to let go, lest dreams scatter like lost seeds among devouring crows of indifference.   Tiredness overtaking, broken bodies pitch tents of sparse comfort. Taking refuge along the never ending journey of freedom. Ann Christine Tabaka lives in Delaware, USA.  She is a published poet and artist. She loves gardening and cooking.  Chris lives with her husband and two cats.  Her most recent credits are The Paragon Journal, The Literary Hatchet, The Metaworker, Raven Cage Ezine, RavensPerch...

wind in trees leaves dance to a grand ballet   august ocean warm current caresses like liquid silk Ann Christine Tabaka was born and lives in Delaware.  She is a published poet, an artist, a chemist, and a personal trainer.  She loves gardening, cooking, and the ocean.  Chris lives with her husband and two cats.  Her poems have been published in numerous national and international poetry journals, reviews, and anthologies. Chris has been selected as the resident Haiku poet for  Stanzaic Stylings.

A rainy spring day World reflected in a puddle Ripples grow outward Ann Christine Tabaka was born and lives in Delaware.  She is a published poet, an artist, a chemist, and a personal trainer.  She loves gardening, the ocean, and her cats.  Her poems have been published in poetry journals, reviews, and anthologies.