“The haiku in Hidden River have that special touch—as soon as they’re read, they disappear. This collection can best be summed up in the introductory poem: ‘poems / written in dust / a windy day.’ They seem to be carried along on a breeze, like blossom scent, yet at the same time tether us to the simple pleasure of ‘coffee at dawn / tastes best / in this old tin cup.’ Garrison is a master at his craft; we can all learn from him.” —Alexis Rotella, Editor, Prune Juice; Past President of the Haiku Society of America and Editor of Frogpond.
