Lucifer at the Starlite
Poems
Published on 8. September 2009
96 pages
978-0-393-07793-3 (ISBN)
Description
A lyrically intense fifth collection from "one of the nation's most provocative and edgy poets” (San Diego Union-Tribune).
With both passion and precision, Lucifer at the Starlite explores life's dual nature: good and evil, light and dark, suffering and moments of unexpected joy. Whether looking outward to events on the world stage—the war in Iraq, the 2004 Asian tsunami—or inward at struggles with the self, these poems aim at the heart and against the feeling that Lucifer may have already won the day. from "Lucifer at the Starlite” Here's my bright idea for life on earth: better management. The CEO has lost touch with the details. I'm worth as much, but I care; I come down here, I show my face, I'm a real regular. A toast: To our boys and girls in the war, grinding through sand, to everybody here, our host who's mostly mist, like methane risingMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
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ISBN-13
978-0-393-07793-3 (9780393077933)
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Person
Kim Addonizio is the author of eight poetry collections and two books on writing poetry: The Poet's Companion and Ordinary Genius. Her collection Tell Me was a finalist for the National Book Award. She lives in Oakland, California.
