Rooftops: A Collection of Haiku (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798889021179)

Rooftops

My last, greatest step

That will take me far away

And break my mom's heart

What do rooftops silently witness? The quiet thoughts. The big questions. The absurd. The heartbreak. The laughter. The step.

In Rooftops, poet Xanthos Likes explores the in-between moments of life, those fleeting moments when we're stuck between growing up and breaking down, between saying goodbye and holding on. Custom artwork by Zerin Likes and Lily Gao, brings the poems to life.

This beautifully illustrated haiku collection blends thoughtful reflection with sharp wit, offering a rooftop view of the world that's at once funny, heartfelt, and true. Whether it's navigating the loss of a friend, longing for freedom, or wondering why we can't all be potatoes, all of it is captured in 17 syllables.

100 original haiku poems with custom artwork

quiet reflections on youth, loss, and becoming

minimalist poetry meets visual storytelling

great for fans of Milk and Honey, The Art of Haiku, or The Sun and Her Flowers

a poetry gift book for graduation, healing, or self-expression

introspective verses paired with vivid illustrations

written for the in-between moments of life

expressive art by Zerin Likes and Lily Gao

a tender, honest exploration of emotion and change

rooftops as metaphor, memory, and movement