The Definition of Melancholy

by Cliff Burns

Cliff Burns' 16th full-length release and his first book of poetry in nearly five years.

The writing is spare, minimalist, but the poems, despite their brevity, address cosmological and theological themes and concepts, unbinding the universe with magical invocations and koans to creation. The right word in the right place can loose powerful forces, inspiring soul-shattering epiphanies that offer new and wondrous perspectives on...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1778152007
• ISBN13: 9781778152009
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: Black Dog Press
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.3" x 8.0"