Light Bending

A Powerful Lifetime Collection from a Passionately Engaged Poet Light Bending: Collected Poems of Bill Nevins brings together decades of vital work by one of America's most committed poets. Spanning over fifty years, these poems bear witness to personal and political realities - from faith and family to war and peace, Irish heritage, the loss of a son in Afghanistan, and the landscapes of the American Southwest. Nevins writes with searing honesty, lyrical beauty, and moral urgency - challenging readers while celebrating love, light, and resilience.Major Collected Poetry VolumeA comprehensive collection spanning a half-century of American life, politics, and personal experience. Passionately Engaged PoetBill Nevins is known for truth-telling poetry that confronts injustice while affirming love and humanity. Wide-Ranging ThemesIncludes Irish culture and poetry, war and peace (including the Irish Troubles), grief, faith, and the American Southwest. Perfect for Serious Readers & GiftingIdeal for lovers of contemporary poetry, political poetry, Irish-American literature, and engaged literary writing. A meaningful addition for anyone who values poetry that speaks to our times. From Sligo Creek PublishingA substantial 166-page paperback collecting a lifetime of important work. About the Author Bill Nevins is a poet, teacher, and activist whose work has been praised for its emotional depth and political courage. Light Bending stands as a powerful testament to a half-century of bearing witness through poetry.