Robert Bauer lives with his wife, Debra, and three pups along Big Wheeling Creek in rural West Virginia. He works as a carpenter and electrician. Robert's haiku have appeared in numerous online and print journals. He is also co-secretary of The Shiki Monthly Kukai.1) Why do you write haiku?
Haiku, both reading and writing, keeps me in touch with and forces me to be constantly aware of the world as it is. It's an ephemeral moment placed into word.
2) What other poetic forms do you enjoy?
Haibun, free verse, tanka, haiga and most all classic forms of poetry.
3) Of the many wonderful haiku you've written, what do you consider to be your top three?
chill wind —
the heart of an oak
leaves the chimney
The Heron's Nest Volume VIII, Number 1
pear blossoms . . .
the farmer's wife
selects a chicken
The Heron's Nest Volume VI, Number 6
first snow
the gypsy slips some beans
into her mojo
New Resonance 5 Red Moon Press
Thank you, Curtis. I greatly enjoy reading all the Tobacco Road news.
Take care,
Robert
If you've been enjoying this weekly series and have not contributed, please consider sharing your response (whether it be for haiku or tanka) to the three little questions that Robert answered. You must be a published poet to participate.
11 comments:
ah, the heart of an oak Robert, I still love that poem!
Fine poems, with a true flavor of place. Thank you for posting.
Great to see you on Tobacco Road, Robert. As always, I enjoy your poems.
Yes, Robert, "chill wind" is a classic!
Good to see you here.
Hi Robert,
I enjoyed your 3 Questions, and your haiku, especially this one! ;-)
chill wind —
the heart of an oak
leaves the chimney
The Heron's Nest Volume VIII, Number 1
all my best,
Alan
With Words
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great to see you here, Robert, and finally put a face with a name. The Oak haiku, truly is a classic.
"pear blossoms . . .
the farmer's wife
selects a chicken"
my favorite of your three; nice to see you featured here too (away from Shiki kukai)
much love...
God be with you Dear Robert.
A wonderful haiku from the late Robert Bauer:
cherry blossoms
she tells me her name
in sign language
Robert Bauer
2009 Sakura Award Winner
We regret to inform our readers that Associate Editor Robert Bauer passed away this morning at home in Big Wheeling, West Virginia. Bob was a frequent contributing poet before joining the editorial staff of The Heron's Nest in 2010 as Web Editor. The haiku community will also remember him as co-secretary of the Shiki Monthly Kukai.
A favorite poem by Robert Bauer:
chill wind -
the heart of an oak
leaves the chimney
The Heron's Nest Volume VIII, Number 1
Bob will be mourned and deeply missed by a large and loving family and his many friends, including his friends at The Heron's Nest.
Sincerely,
John Stevenson
Very sad news. I'm sure all of our thoughts and prayers will be with Robert's family.
I will miss your unique voice, Robert.
Ellen Compton
I am so deeply sad by Robert passing! He will be greatly missed as a fellow poet and haijin and as a great soul! All my prayers and thoughts with his loved one! - Angèle Lux
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