In this heartfelt poetry collection, Haiko dives deep into human emotions, drawing inspiration from the challenges of divorce and the pain of losing family. Together, these poems take you on a moving journey through love, separation, and the strength we find in tough times. Haiko's deep connection to nature quietly weaves through his verses, adding an extra layer of depth and visual storytelling to his exploration of human emotions. From the tough moments of heartache to the healing process, Haiko's words, along with the accompanying illustrations, capture the feelings of longing, self-reflection, and the enduring power of the human spirit. With visuals that bring each poem to life, this debut poetry collection is an experience for both the heart and the eyes.

The reason this book was written was to bring more people to feel the love that our Savior has offered us all, or strengthen the love that already exist between. Too hopefully inspire some of us who have lost or veered from the eternal path of God to come back to the road that leads to a eternal home in Heaven. To help us find that spiritual paradise that is in us all, for it has already been prepared by our Creator and is within.

The maze of the artistic and emotional minds of born lovers is expressed on every page of The Gardens of Blue Grass and Violet Trees: A Book of Poetry and Art. Poetry verses are dissected one by one as artists utilize their messages to produce beautiful and haunting images that will leave a lasting impression in your mind forever. Stroll down the dizzying labyrinths of the authors dream world. Dive into firsthand accounts of love and heartache. Get lost in beautifully illustrated renditions of written word in the form of hard, rough lines and eloquent splashes of simple color schemes. Inside these covers exists a place where raw emotion has been turned into inspiration and the stunning result is at your fingertips.