Review of HEI KUU (Post-Asemic Press) by Michael Jacobson

Review of HEI KUU (Post-Asemic Press) by Michael Jacobson

 by Terrence Folz

Am reading the book Hei Kuu and really getting into it. It's a collection of haikus by my friend Michael Jacobson.

This one knocks me out: 

        #389.

        Will they clone my ass

        If l run for astronaut of
        The book business.

Or this one:

        #359.
        Kick on frequency
        Emcee wrapper wisdom punch
        Cassette of blind truth. 

For Michael, immediacy and image take precedence over strict form in every instance----- the 5-7-5 syllable formula (for any purists out there)-----and that's as it should be. (Most of them are still the 5-7-5). The content is the thing. A lot is said in these haikus.

You should buy his book.

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