Description
Like snow, fire
Book Summary
A poetic work born from the practice of Shinrin-Yoku, Japanese forest bathing, and the everyday observation of nature. Vera Moreno turns aimless daily walks into a lyrical experience where the landscape, movement, and the presence of a small Westie dog guide the rhythm of the verse. This book invites the reader to pause, to look with new eyes, and to discover the poetry that dwells in the small gestures of the natural world.
What is it about?
The collection of poems is built from the author's daily walks through the forest, a practice inspired by the Japanese Shinrin-Yoku. With no fixed route or prior objective, the verses follow the steps and pauses of a small Westie during its first year of life. The gaze becomes the primary instrument: the eye, the ear, and the touch are what truly remain in the poem. The work is, in essence, a sensitive record of the connection between the human being, the animal, and the natural environment, where each walk is transformed into an opportunity for writing and contemplation.
Main themes
- The practice of Shinrin-Yoku or forest bathing as a method of observation and writing.
- The relationship between the human being and nature through the daily walk.
- The affective and poetic bond with a pet, the Westie, as a guide for the journey.
- Mindfulness of the senses: sight, hearing, and touch as generators of the poem.
- Poetry as a record of the moment and of the experience lived without a predetermined goal.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in contemporary poetry that seeks its main source of inspiration in nature. Also for those who practice or wish to learn about Shinrin-Yoku, as well as for animal lovers who value the presence of a dog as a companion in life and writing. It is a work suitable for those who enjoy a leisurely, sensory, and reflective lyrical style.
What this book offers
- A reading experience that invites calm and observation of the natural environment.
- A poetic approach to the Japanese practice of forest bathing.
- An intimate and everyday look at the bond between a writer and her dog.
- Verses that function as a sensory diary of walks and discoveries.
Technical data
- Author: Vera Moreno
- Publisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Individual poets' poetry
- Collection: Poetry
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: June 2023
- Number of pages: 100
- Weight: 152 g
Editorial review
An original poetic proposal that unites the Japanese contemplative tradition with the author's vital, everyday experience. The work stands out for its formal honesty and for the ability to turn a gesture as simple as walking into an act of writing. It is especially attractive to those who seek poetry that does not aspire to grand discourses, but rather to the truth of the moment and the senses.