Angels, like laundry
contemporary Australian poetry
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- $18.99
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- $18.99
Publisher Description
Angels, like laundry is a collection of 44 contemporary Australian poems by author and barrister Brian Walters. Each poem has something to say; each draws on a strong individual voice to explore its insight. The poems are gathered under six headings: beginnings, legends and warnings, memories, journeys, reflections and farewells. Each of these groups is complemented by several full-page images to create a rich visual setting.
Angels, like laundry contains a video clip of an event that informed one poem, while two other poems were the inspiration for contemporary Australian musical compositions, with a recording of those works also to be found in the book.
In concluding his foreword to Angels, like laundry the celebrated Australian Poet Mark Tredinnick observes:
These poems hold us as if they loved us—and they hold the earth—in their heart, in contemplation and in hope; they remember us in our trials and delights; and they call us into responsibility for our lives. They call us back outside—’onto the earth/ to seek the promised life your singing/ celebrates.’ And they extend to all of us, but the pompous and the predatory, the unforgiving and the cruel, a second chance. As poetry ought.
Customer Reviews
Angels is deeply moving
How wonderful to read poetry with such depth and meaning plus to have the added bonus of music clips and gorgeous photographs. A delight for the senses.
Beautiful collection
Brian’s work is clear, thoughtful and inspiring. A unique perspective on the relevant and timeless,. A pleasure to read.
Beguiling angels
These poems invite you to stay with their subtle revelation and beguiling wit. I’ve found myself turning and returning to their deceptive simplicity and deep knowing.