Talkies

by justin spring

This is a prize-winning collection of poems with a special taste. That I think you'll like. I say it has "a special taste" because I hate poems with meaning, with causes, with ideas. I am one of those poets who believe poetry should communicate as directly as an unexpected kiss. If someone were to ask me to describe my poetry, especially this collection, I would say it is very close to the stories you might hear from a friendly but somewhat peculiar neighbor. A neighbor who always seems to...