This book, How Heavy the Breath of God, is one I return to again and again for its sense of being simultaneously away while also coming home to oneself. The poems are arranged in a travel sequence, starting in tropical locations such as Ecuador and Guatemala and ending up back in the southern U.S., in Texas. While not necessarily literal, the arrangement does feel logical. There’s an outward to inward arc to the work as a whole.
According to my Goodreads account, my books read in 2016 total 148 against a target of 100. Hurray!
My poem “Flight Arrival” was published in the Winter 2016 Olentangy Review, Amanda Lovelace wins the Goodreads Choice 2016 Poetry Award, and Bob Dylan sends a speech to be read at the Nobel Prize acceptance ceremony.
Goodreads Choice Voting Final Round Underway Until November 27 It’s not too late to vote in one or more of your favorite categories. Of course, I hope you’ll vote on the Poetry finalists! Disaster: My Poetry Candidate Didn’t Make the…
Goodreads Choice Opening Round Voting Ends Nov 6 That’s tomorrow…the Choice Awards for Best Book of 2016 are open and voting goes on NOW. Having several rounds is a little like having ‘early voting’ right? You can see the categories here You should check out all…
