Murphy, Joseph
Fog and Smoke: Poems
- ISBN 13:
- 9780374613983
- author:
- Murphy, Joseph
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- General Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 116
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 13.7 x 2.5 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Toys, Games & Puzzles, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Katie Peterson's Fog and Smoke Poems is a deeply personal exploration of our lives, shaped by the complexities of language and the present moment. Confusion pervades the human experience, and in this collection, it takes on a literal form - the fog that shrouds the California landscape, and the smoke that rises from the West's drought-caused fires. Through three distinct sections, Peterson navigates the intersections of perception, connection, and confinement. She writes of the cyclical journey of fog, its descent and dispersion, before venturing into a wider world, tracing the contours of ancient history and the human experience. Her poems capture the intricate rhythms of daily life - interruptions, dialogues, and epiphanies - revealing the truths hidden within our everyday moments. Peterson's poetry is a masterful unearthing of the small, often-overlooked details that comprise our lives. With lyricism and precision, she unravels the complexities of human existence, crafting a collection that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.
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