A stunning collection of haiku and haiku-adjacent poems that are both disarming and endearing in their tenderness, clarity, and restraint. Honest and sensitive without ever reaching for sentimentality, these bite-size poems magnify racoon prints in the sand or “every bulb / of the blackberry” until they are not only worthy of our attention, but of our praise. A refreshing celebration of existence.

–Jurors, Raymond Souster Award

Weather is a beautiful bounty of observations, some peaceful, some piercing, achingly poignant and memorable… Though there is no show of effort here, you can sense the compressed concentration Taylor had to put into these poems, investing his time, and craft, to reveal what is timeless.

-Kevin Irie, The Fiddlehead

[Taylor] masterfully navigates the confines of highly compressed poetry to bring the reader to a series of revelations, often astonishing and even heart-wrenching… These poems urged me to continue cultivating an awe and respect for the art of the haiku. Perhaps the greatest gift a poet can give its reader is more than an appreciation for their work, but also for the craft.

–Nicholas Selig, The Miramichi Reader

Ultimately the book becomes about the push and pull of intimacy and responsibility. A beautifully produces book; an enjoyable read.

–Modern Haiku

While there can be chaos outside, if we can find that stillness inside—through the strength and elegance of beautifully crafted haiku, even—perhaps we will also find some solace and respite. Everything offers us a glimpse of wonder and beauty if we pay proper attention each day, and Taylor’s work—especially in these chaotic times—offers a few moments of peace.

–Kim Fahner, Periodicities

This collection offers authentic glimpses into Rob Taylor’s life and observations. It is clear that he has found his voice in his poetry, which embodies a compassionate and sensitive tone. Readers will be inspired to see haiku as both a solitary activity and as an integral part of family and everyday life. As I turn the last page, I can see the blur of the poet’s father looking back at his son with a great deal of love, respect, and admiration. A thoughtful and heartfelt collection.

–Jacob D. Salzer, Frogpond

People complain about people who talk about the weather. But it’s an overgeneralization. They don’t hate people who talk about weather. They hate people who make small talk talking about weather. Rob Taylor’s Weather might excel in minimalist tercets, but is anything but small talk.

–Jay Miller, Bibelotages

Weather… is one of the best, most affecting, and wisest collections of contemporary haiku that I have yet come across.

–Emily Hancock, St Brigid Press