“I feel that I am equal to each grass blade and pebble and believe it is possible to be happy though human and grow up. Paul Reps

Paul Reps was born in Cedar City, Iowa on September 15, 1895. A man that always felt there were too many words used to describe anything he was a master of minimalist haiku, Zen Buddhism, and swift sumi-e brush painting. Reps can truly be called the father of Buddhism and haiku in America. He never was …

Litkickers will remember Barry Fitton. He is the wandering British poet who found himself in Amsterdam four years ago and since then has been spicing up the local poetry scene as well as countless European festivals. He’s hosted radio shows and won grants for his poetry. I was lucky enough to receive a copy of his latest book: I Left No Footsteps Behind Me, and I’d like to share my impressions.

What can you expect from this book? Take a look at the …