An Unlikely Sunset by Joe Giampaolo

Striving to capture the fleeting beauty of an instant, An Unlikely Sunset by Joe Giampaolo is a powerful collection of traditional Japanese poetry. The poet’s serene and unhurried poetic voice draws readers into the simple majesty of our vivid world, summoning lyrical metaphors that vividly convey the complexity and depth of our inner lives, loves, and losses. Unveiling these poetic reflections in the stark and simple forms of haiku, tanka, and chöka, Giampaolo’s mastery of these revered styles is undeniable. Lilting, playful, profound, and reverent, these meticulously curated poems, many of which are published here for the first time, stand as a worthy homage to a legendary tradition.