Better the Poet You Know

By Tom Afford

This poetry anthology of Tom Afford's work traces the arc of human experience, from the laughter and curiosity of childhood, through ties of family and heritage, into the discoveries of love, art, and creativity. Along the way, it touches on the absurd and humorous, the reflective and profound, the lyrical and experimental.

The journey moves from playful parody to serious social commentary, from whimsical haiku to sharp observations of nature, from the optimism of dreams to the wisdom of lived experience. Finally, it confronts the ultimate mysteries of life, death, and the beyond. Together, the poems offer not only a panorama of styles and voices but also a mirror to people's passage through life.

Within these pages you will hopefully find something that makes you laugh, something that makes you think, and perhaps something that stays with you for a long while.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GW5SLJDM
• ISBN13: 9798299007343
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.0"