Haiku, Book 7

Graham Patterson’s Haiku, Book 7 sets three English poems in a secular SATB setting. The first poem describes a moment of quiet observation, with a clear visual image painted by the words. The second poem evokes a sense of gentle movement and shifting light, a fleeting natural scene. The final poem captures a simple, domestic moment, a brief interaction that speaks volumes. Patterson’s settings aim to draw out the essence of these concise poetic moments, giving musical shape to the imagery and emotion of each haiku.