so-soThese poems were really out there - stream-of-consciousness style writing with very vivid images throughout. Reading this was not effortless, but it was definitely stimulating. I do feel that the majority of works didn't land on any sort of solid conclusion, which inherently weakened the poet's voice for me.
pickAn emotionally hefty and intellectually stirring work of challenging poetry. In particular, the poem "Ruth," about the poet caring for his mother as she deals with Alzheimer's, is resonant. Other poems in the collection are not as emotional, but intellectual and stirring. Highly recommended.
pickThis is another selection from the NBA longlist for poetry. The poems about him caring for his mother, who has Alzheimer‘s, are emotional and touching. Other poems in the collection looking at the natural world are more cerebral. He focuses on the area near the US/Mexico border and uses imagery effectively to capture time and place.
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