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Prosperity Rat

Prosperity Rat



Suzie Palmer, local poet and author wrote Prosperity Rat, inspired by her relationship with a rat named Gorgeous.  The work was translated into Japanese by internationally acclaimed Haiku poet, Ban’ya Natsuishi.  With exquisite sumi-e illustrations by Janice Bostok otherwise known as ‘Grandmother Haiku’, this edition limited to one hundred signed and numbered copies are collector’s items … at $10 a copy Prosperity Rat is the ideal gift.

To purchase Prosperity Rat please visit: Prosperity Rat





Here are two of the 11 sumi-e art sketches from Prosperity Rat .. together with two of the 26 haiku plus Japanese versions.

Contented Rat moulded to my hands 

満足鼠私の両手へ作り出される
Warming hearts Gorgeous Rat's shining bright eyes

心温める豪華鼠の輝く両目


Prosperity Rat on World Haiku Association.. Click here: 
World Haiku Association
Here are some photos of Gorgeous who inspired Prosperity Rat and Angel, the big cat.  Precious, the little cat is there too! :
To purchase Prosperity Rat please visit: Prosperity Rat



 


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Details about Janice and her unfortunate recent departure from the world, please click: Catching the Essence of Life in a Single Breath
The Prosperity Rat sumi-e illustrations are yet another gift she has left for the world!!