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Eyes of a Pilgrim Poet
A Book of Minimalist Poem-Images

by Marie Bortolotto

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Eyes of a Pilgrim Poet is a collection of contemporary minimalist haiku by visual artist and poet Marie Bortolotto. Dropping the rules of traditional Japanese haiku, she writes in a modern Western style to create tiny verses she refers to as poem-images. With a thirst for the holy matched by a keen eye, the pilgrim poet perceives a deeper reality hidden behind the ordinary. This book encourages readers to awaken the pilgrim poet within, training the mind to find poetry in the mundane and to honour the fleeting beauty and profound meaning in everyday moments.

Marie Bortolotto; is a visual artist and poet. In early years she travelled extensively, both as an airline employee and an ordinary backpacker. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and worked for many years in complementary healthcare. Currently residing in Vancouver Canada, she maintains a daily mindful walking practice.