The Days You've Spent

by Suzanne Bowness

The city, at once benevolent and indifferent to its residents, is the inspiration for this debut collection of poetry. In the first poem, a young woman arrives in the big city, feeling anonymous and wondering what her life there will bring. The poet builds upon the arrival to develop urban themes of anonymity and collectivity alongside individualist themes of freedom, loneliness, and growing self-identity. Part private reflection, part love letter to the metropolis, the poems pull back the curtain on city life, finding beauty in neon signs and profundity in Laundromats. In this collection, the individual and the city interweave, and urban immersion becomes an essential element in personal growth.

Genres: Poetry, Canada

123 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a joy to spend days with The Days You've Spent by Sue Bowness. Excellence is her standard, structure and musicality her method, narrative spiced with whimsy her mode. Even while wondering its worth getting out of bed to face the day, Bowness flourishes imagery flooded with light. Here are poems that intrigue, provoke, entwine, and always shine.

[Steven · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ironically I bought this book in value village and read it in two sittings! Ironic because of page 68!
A few great poems and some wonderful groups of words! I wasn't blown away but did enjoy her style and honesty!
Much better than so many Canadian poets out there who truly believe they are amazing with no proof!!