Word Clay

by Aimee Wise

Many people avoid reading poetry, whether turned off by distant high school English classes, or confounded by obtuse modern poets. Aimee Wise believes the purpose of any poem is to speak to the reader and to evoke a response. In this book of mostly poems, and a few short stories, you will discover moments of insight into the human condition, brief glances at both the funny and tragic dimensions of our shared existence---and an ongoing invitation to write your reactions and reflections on the pages created just for you. "In this collection, Aimee Wise writes of single moments, thoughts, and events, yet each poem contains a nugget of something larger. She can tell a big story in a few simple words. I'm a fan of poetry that is accessible and relatable, and that is what Wise has given us. She goes beyond and invites readers to join her conversation by providing blank pages with each poem for us to jot down our own reactions and reflections. She is a poet who looks to give back to the world and to engage her readers in important dialogues." -Karen Paul Homes, Author of "Untying the Knot"

180 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2015