Figuring Ground

by Robert Moore

In a darkly elegant collection of verse, Robert Moore examines his family, his future and cows. These poems border on noir , with the collection interspersing philosophy, sardonic wit and arresting imagery. From the "unlikely pair of cupcakes" that are his Mother's girlhood friends, to the philosophizing cows that end the book, this is a collection of unexpected turns, intricate verse and a strong, original voice.

Genres: Poetry

88 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 2009

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Reviews

[James Murphy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Moore's poetry didn't excite me until the final section which is entitled "The Golden Book of Bovinities" and is about the philosophy of cows. I liked that very much. Cows, it seems, think zen. I'm not surprised.