I’ve been meaning to link to Emily Frey’s impressive book of short poems Airport for a little while. I’ve read it three or four times, and have enjoyed it.

I think, though, it is fair to say that I remain intimidated by poetry, as I am merely a prose writer who wishes he had the facility to express himself poetically with the power that a rare few do.

When I get intimidated, I figure it’s best to just say what I like about a piece of work and let the rest discover it without the subtracting influence of my numb-fingered, foggy-brained keyboard tappings on the it. Here goes. READ MORE >