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124 Pages
Pub date: Feb 6, 2024
$16.99 Paperback / $7.99 e-book
Genre: Poetry
979-8-89132-115-1
Sipe’s latest book is a combination of rejuvenating poetic verses and introspective insights. The poems in the collection offers a tapestry of diverse characters, from historical figures like Rod Serling and Judas to modern icons, such as Leonard Bernstein and Franco Harris. Each poem is infused with deep emotional resonance, inviting readers to contemplate the in-between spaces of life, where magic and mystery can be found hidden among the mundane. Through enigmatic verse, Sipe captures the raw emotion of existence and explores its fleeting essence through quirky pieces. In “Sans Les Pantaloons,” he writes: “I chased the poem out of/ the house that night, across/ the lawn, and down the street/ into the town/ I did this because/ the poem had no pants on,/ no idea what it was about/ to say, to reveal, or portend.” In “Sinking Herve,” the protagonist reflects on the complicated mix of emotions he feels as he and his sister attend their father’s final rites, after years of being estranged from him. Within the pages of this collection, readers will find a diverse range of subjects, from the simple routines of skiing and jogging to melancholic pieces like “Spotlight 88” and “Go to the Ball.” The visual elements of the accompanying images perfectly complement the written word, inviting readers to fully immerse themselves in each piece. With a blend of humor, introspection, and keen observation, this collection offers a unique and captivating perspective on life, daring readers to embrace the intangible elements of life. A winner.
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