These poems have a touch as deft as the seamstresses and other craftspeople who populate the book. This collection the result of a collaboration between poet and artist, and has the focused detail of pen and ink sketches yet pulls into its parameters the wide world of mythologies, folklore and personal narratives.
A diverse cast of characters populates this poetry collection, ranging from a young man in his car to amateur entomologists and various family members. The poems traverse various settings, including medical facilities and gardens, reflecting on the passage of time and personal transformation. The author explores themes of aging and humor, alongside poignant elegies for friends. Known for her irreverent and compassionate style, Wills draws on her extensive experience with women's lives and her two decades of gardening to enrich her work.
Paperback. Very good indeed, with clean, sound pages. TS