Caught in a Hazy Dream: Contemporary Tanka Poetry

Explore life's fleeting moments with Caught in a Hazy Dream, a collection of 100 tanka-inspired poems, each paired with digital watercolor art.

Inside, you'll find:

Five themed sections: memory, love, growth, transformation, and dreamscapesContemporary themes blended with tanka-inspired elementsMoments captured in nature and everyday lifeEach poem is uniquely paired with visual art, reminiscent of hagia

Perfect for poetry lovers seeking a modern take on a classic form, readers who appreciate brief, impactful verses, and anyone looking to explore the spaces between waking and dreaming, past and present.

Here's a glimpse of the tanka within:

endless blue above

mountains melt to watercolors-

sun-warmed grass cradles

my drowsy thoughts, blurring

reality into hazy dreams

Tiffany Mackay's work has been featured in various publications, such as Humana Obscura, Cold Moon Journal, Plum Tree Tavern, Japan Society London Haiku Corner, Haikuniverse, and Scarlet Dragonfly.

Note: This collection contains freestyle tanka poetry that often breaks from strict 5-7-5-7-7 syllable patterns to better suit contemporary expression while also creating a visual experience reminiscent of hagia.