Rooftops
A Collection of Haiku
by Xanthos Likes
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Pub Date 30 Sep 2025 | Archive Date 24 Oct 2025
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Description
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.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9798889021193 |
| PRICE | US$6.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 200 |
Available on NetGalley
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Featured Reviews
Bibz B, Reviewer
Thank you Netgalley for this special ARC! I've never read a collection of haikus before, and im so glad this was my first one.
As any haikus they are short, but very impactful to me personally.
I really enjoyed these and i'd absolutely love to have a physical copy. A boy can dream!
"Believe im worthless, so that i might surprise you. And not let you down"
"The world is so big and i feel so small and frail, except in your arms"
I really enjoy the art behind haiku poems. This was a wonderful showcase beautifully written. This Author does an amazing job showcasing loss, love, rebirth, and acceptance. I’m so glad I got the opportunity to be an ARC reader on this. I strongly gravitated towards poems titled: insecurity, motivation, and simple comfort.
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