Possible Lives - Jon Ballard
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In this collection of deeply introspective poems, Jon Ballard offers us lives ranging from the fantastic to the mundane. This morning you are like Chekhov / at Yalta, coughing up a lung, he writes in "Restoration," a poem in which a man dreams of love, while in "Previous Life" a man promises now that I'm gone I'm here to help. The contradictions live side by side without paradox in these short, powerful poe ... Täielik kirjeldus
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Charles Rammelkamp, author of Ugler Lee
Ten years ago, I read a magnificent poem, "Railroad Crossing." I loved this poem so much that I reached out to Jon to express my appreciation for it. How could I not with lines like It's not that kind of train' / I say, watching her lips / after my explanation / fashion the word boxcar/ with the same scary awe / the Pentecostal daycare /has taught her to say / Jehovah. Possible Lives is a powerful read.
Carolynn Kingyens, author of Before the Big Bang Makes a Sound
Possible Lives is a well-sculpted book of poems. Jon Ballard can craft a potent image and use language to express a heart's craving as well as anybody. When you read this book, you will be surprised at what is possible and, as Ballard writes, at the staggering flavor of make-believe.
David James, author of A Gem of Truth and Nail Yourself into Bliss
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| Autor | Jon Ballard |
|---|---|
| Kirjastaja | Amazon Digital Services LLC - KDP Print US |
| Väljalaskeaasta | 2020 |
| Kaanetüüp | Pehme kaanega |
| EAN | 9781952326790 |