Waiting for the Night-Rowers

Roger Moulson

You'll have to re-read a few times to squeeze the last drop of meaning out of these poems. I found them dense, multi-layered, and wriggly when I tried to tie them down. Then - I discovered that character's experience is exactly how I felt aged 9. A great choice for someone wanting to sample a wide range of moods.

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