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Who I Am is an apt title invitation to get to know better one of America's most indelible haiku poets and poetic voices.  Michael Ketchek has been widely published in national and international journals and anthologies for more than 30 years. His haiku are distinguised and much beloved for their clarity, directness and passion. Michael is equally adept at translating natures nuances as he is bringing light and insight to the human condition. Never one to mince words or shy away from truth and injustice, the poetry of Michael presents a timeless road map through these times.

- Tom Clause, Editor

Selections from Who I Am 

war news

she covers the baby 

with another blanket

rocking the baby 

at 3 AM trying to feel 

the joy of fatherhood

two fishermen 

respectfully watching

the heron

summer evening

light that touched the moon

touching me

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