John Sweet Livres

In these poems, we find how the poet withdraws from outer experience to concentrate on the inner. These poems are full of amazing and deep imagination. It is evident that in all these poems there is present a rich style and a variety of melodies to attract the readers. It is quite remarkable that the poet has discarded the obsolete or worn-out phraseology. The poems are endowed with intense imagination, dreamy grace and subtle suggestion. All these poems become quite charming due to 'maturity, manifested in technique, of feeling in relation to thought'. BIO John Sweet (b. 1968) is a believer in writing as catharsis, and in poetry as a reason for getting up in the morning. He has been publishing in the small press for 30 years. Among his collections are A DEAD MAN, EITHER WAY (Kung Fu Treachery Press), BASTARD FAITH (Scars Publications), a series of acclaimed limited-edition chapbooks from Kendra Steiner Editions, and THE CENTURY OF DREAMING MONSTERS (winner of the 2014 Lummox Poetry Prize). He lives in upstate New York. All pertinent facts about his life are buried somewhere in his writing.

Eight women who married eight brothers hatch a secret plan in the woods. A Georgia boy who never speaks tries to keep order in his town. A man who survives the end of the world sets off on a comical quest. A portrait plots revenge, a farmer tries his luck, a library janitor looks for love, and a desperately tired wife loses it. A man in a diner discovers he's not alone. These are a few of the many stories that can be found in this book. This anthology was collected from the numerous writings of five siblings-John, Charles, Sherriton, James and Josh Sweet. The stories came pouring out of their imaginations, were flavored by experience and time, and came together on these pages. The compilation of these stories began in their younger years and continued into adulthood; since then, though, life has taken them in different directions. Even so, the stories survive, and now those five siblings, older and wiser, have put them here to share with the world. Their tales, unrelated and diverse, contain a bit of the authors themselves in each one. Given how different each writing style is, it's their hope that A Handful of Sweets will have something for everyone.

The author delves into life's tragedies with a piercing honesty, exposing the hypocrisy of contemporary society. His writing evokes a haunting and disturbing atmosphere, compelling readers to confront uncomfortable truths. Through his sharp prose, Sweet captures the complexities of human experience, making his work both thought-provoking and impactful.

Exploring the themes of nature and introspection, this collection features a blend of lost and found poems that capture the essence of the upstate wilderness. With its evocative imagery and emotional depth, the work invites readers to reflect on the beauty and solitude of the natural world. The second printing, consisting of 62 pages, showcases the poet's unique voice and connection to the environment, making it a poignant addition to any poetry lover's library.

Revelation (New Testament Commentaries) Sweet, John