Radiant life forms

by Diana Brebner

91 pages, Unknown Binding

Published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Barbara Sibbald]

I am touched by the intimacy and wondrous colourful imagery in this diverse gathering of poems. I know my former neighbour and friend in new ways, new depths in her roles as mother, love, friend. Gay too, yes. Struggling to find a joy but abuse, sadness lurking. All this in a slim volume.
My favourite stanza (though "The Sparrow Drawer" is my favourite selection):

From "Morning Poem"
This is a morning of
mahogany and pale orange
canaries
and the green voices of children...