A restless, probing imagination and a music lover’s ear are among the elements that drive the poems in Sligo-born Elaine Cosgrove’s much anticipated debut collection, in which the poet’s wide range of interests are matched only by the startling variety of her approaches. These are energetic, youthful poems, poems alive with fresh vision and compelling rhythm. But her achievements never descend to mere novelty, and these protean, determinedly awake poems are always wholly engaging, accurate and true.
Very good furst book of poetry with outstanding control of language and an engaging ability to be playful with the wide variety of topics shared throughout this book. Highly recommended.