Poetry

“Martin’s World”  by Robert L. Martin

“Martin’s World” by Robert L. Martin

Robert L. Martin says he is glad to be a poet. He also says he loves collecting words. His enthusiasm for poetry is evident beginning with the Preface to his book.

Discovery —by Don Krieger

Discovery —by Don Krieger

I love a book that makes me think, that pulls my mind in different directions, that stretches my very being so I can never shrink back to my original dimensions.

DEPROFUNDIBULIBUS

DEPROFUNDIBULIBUS

Deprofundibulibus, Margaret Ann Waddicor's collection of poems, represents her ultimate purpose to discover the the world through the language of poetry.

“Deprofundibulibus” My Essays and poems related to Education Philosophy and Religion

“Deprofundibulibus” My Essays and poems related to Education Philosophy and Religion

In the introduction to this book, the author says “deprofundibulibus” means “an in depth look at the details” to her.

“Random Acts”  Uncollected Poems

“Random Acts” Uncollected Poems

Elder’s group of poems is a collection of mostly prose and free verse selections. He has found his muse in this new book.

“The Orphanage” By William Heyen

“The Orphanage” By William Heyen

The poems in this new book are scherzi.

“Now Entering Alaska Time”

“Now Entering Alaska Time”

I first encountered Ken Waldman when he performed poetry and on the fiddle at my local arts performing center. I was fascinated by his tales of teaching in Alaska and of being a writer and poet.

Pete Mladinic reviews Guest of Myself, a collection of poems by John Grey

Pete Mladinic reviews Guest of Myself, a collection of poems by John Grey

To be sure, the speaker in Grey’s poems doesn’t take himself too seriously, yet these are serious poems, serious and often funny. A few are written in third person, and most are in first person.

Talking Smack to The Dead  —by Walt Peterson

Talking Smack to The Dead —by Walt Peterson

I’m not sure when I’ve enjoyed a book as much as I enjoyed this one.

A Guide to Getting Lost —by Jeremy Springsteed

A Guide to Getting Lost —by Jeremy Springsteed

That was my first mistake, he is not channeling the spirit of said story.