micro haiku: three to nine syllables
George Swede started publishing poetry in 1968. Since then he has published 37 collections, including this one, and has edited eight poetry anthologies. His poems and prose have been translated into at least 22 languages, including two booklength works, one in Polish and the other in French. For more detailed information about George Swede's career as a poet, prose writer, editor, educator and administrator, go to Wikipedia, or to his personal website. Just key in his name with any search engine.