Cities: A Book of Poems

by S. Philip (Compiler), Nancy Brashear (Contributor)

' A Book of Poems' is a captivating collection of original poetry that places the urban landscape at its core. Written by an international team of 40 poets, this anthology explores the city as a microcosm of humanity. Art, culture, history, civic pride, solidarity, relationships, memory, and the rich fabric of city-life as seen through the eyes of residents, migrants and tourists, are but a few of the themes threaded through this compilation. Featuring poetry Leah Angstman, Rosemary Appleton, Adam Berlin, Rachel Squires Bloom, Paola Borella, Jerry Bradley, Nancy Brashear, Ann Cefola, Teresa Scrase Davey, Ashini J Desai, Diana Dixon, Liz Dolan, Daniel Donaghy, Alan Elyshevitz, Karl Ernott, Kate Falvey, Stacey Faulkner, John Michael Flynn, Ann Gibson, CJ Giroux, Howard Giskin, Laura Glenn, E A M Harris, Dora L Harthen, Kate Hurley, Penelope Karageorge, Danuta E Kosk-Kosicka, Kyle Laws, Sally Long, Katharyn Howd Machan, Pearse Murray, Danielle Angela Pegg, Kathleen H Phillips,

88 pages, Paperback

First published January 27, 2014

Reviews

[Toni J · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an anthology of poems contributed by 40 authors centering on the various aspects of urban life. One of my favorites was "Queenie" - a poem filled with compassion for the city's homeless.

Sometimes whimsical, sometimes thought provoking - a worthwhile read.