Capellini’s Bicycle by Tony Ullyatt is a compelling collection of senryu poetry, written over two decades across Bloemfontein, East London, Stellenbosch, and Port Elizabeth. Known for his mastery of this Japanese form, Ullyatt captures fleeting moments of everyday life with sharp insight and emotional depth. This collection, written after the loss of his wife, reflects on grief, memory, and the quiet observations of human nature, many of which were composed in the intimate setting of coffee shops.
Named after one of the first cafés he discovered upon settling in Port Elizabeth, Capellini’s Bicycle distills profound emotions into precise, unembellished verse. Thoughtful and deeply personal, this collection is a must-read for lovers of contemporary poetry, particularly those drawn to the meditative beauty of haiku and senryu.
