Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Poetic Obituaries: Peggy Lyles mastered this Japanese form

of poetry. She was revered worldwide, won various awards from organizations and publications, and edited a journal devoted to the art. Her poems drew off the senses and dealt with seasons.

"She was considered by many to be the best female writer of her time of English-language haiku," said Ferris Gilli of Marietta. "There are many wonderful ones, but her reach was broad. Peggy's poems are filled with truth. She drew from her experiences and things around her."

from Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Peggy Willis Lyles, 70: Revered haiku poet

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