No Small Things

By Michael G. Smith

Poetry. "The poems in NO SMALL THINGS are convergent streams, bringing the unexpected together. Some come from the vocabulary of scientific observation, some from the Buddhist tradition, such as Han Shan's, of hermit in the landscape. Still others have a trace of American Transcendentalism, for here the poet is walking along with others. The central core of this work is how perception shifts, takes us away from a limited sense of self and into more interconnected realms. The poems that describe the experience of a stroke at a relatively young age cover a terrain that is usually unknown and unexpressed. Making this experience accessible to the reader is sure to help others. For the title of this collection is true, and it is the task of the poet and poetry to make sure we notice this, over and over." Miriam Sagan"

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1893003167
• ISBN13: 9781893003163
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Tres Chicas Books
• Length: 112 Pages