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Practicing to Walk Like a Heron
Poems
AvJack Ridl
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
279 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
In Practicing to Walk Like a Heron multiple-award-winning Michigan poet Jack Ridl shares lines of well-earned wisdom in the face of a constantly changing world. The familiar comforts of life-a warm fire in winter, a lush garden in summer-become the settings for transcendent and universal truths in these poems, as moments of grief, sadness, and melancholy trigger a deeper appreciation for small but important joys. The simple clarity of Ridl's lines and diction make the poems accessible to all readers, but especially rewarding for those who appreciate carefully honed, masterful verse. Many of the poems take solace in nature-quiet deer outside in the woods, deep snow, a thrush's empty nest in the eaves-as well as man-made things in the world-a steamer trunk, glass jars, tea cups, and books piled high by an easy chair. Yet Ridl avoids becoming nostalgic or romantic in his surroundings, and shows that there is nothing easy in his celebration of topics like ""The Letters,"" ""But He Loved His Dog,"" ""A Christmas List for Santa,"" and ""The Enormous Mystery of Couples."" An interlude of full-colour pages divides Ridl's more personal poems with a section of circus-themed pieces, adding visions of elephants, trumpets, tents, sequins, and sideshows, and the uniquely travel-weary perspectives of jugglers, trapeze artists, roustabouts, and clowns. Practicing to Walk Like a Heron unabashedly affirms the quirky and eccentric, the small and mundane, and the intellectual and experiential in life. Anyone interested in relatable and emotionally powerful poetry will enjoy this new collection.
Broken Symmetry
AvJack Ridl
E-bok
Engelska, 2006
310 kr
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Michigan poet Jack Ridl leads readers into reflective connection with the everyday world in this unique and enjoyable volume.
Broken Symmetry is a collection drawn from the experiences of daily life and organized through the context of mathematics. Poet Jack Ridl uses remarkably clear and precise language to express a singular awareness of the world around us. Some of the poems in this volume deal with the universal human experience of loss, others discover a fresh perspective on what is easily overlooked, and many seek the goodness and joy that remain in a challenging world. Poems are grouped into chapters by mathematical themes, suggesting a commonality in these two separate worlds that is often overlooked. The straightforward language and universal subject matter make Broken Symmetry a profound collection of poetry that will appeal to readers of all backgrounds.
All at Once
AvJack Ridl
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
182 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A stunning poetry collection that offers solace and understanding. Jack Ridl’s latest collection, All at Once, is structured as a lyrical collage that looks back at his eighty years of life in a rearview mirror. Nothing eludes this poet’s attention, reflection, or unbridled joy. Ridl’s poems, written in a direct style and tender voice, bring together mismatched meditations, leading us to experience the reality that neither ourselves nor wherever we are is one-sided. These poems are musings on loss and grief, softly interwoven with devotion, human connection, and love. In the words of his daughter when she was seven years old, “Daddy, ‘with’ is the most important word in the world because we are always ‘with.’” Each person reveals infinite realities of “with.” All at Once is for anyone in need of companionship or a gentle smile.

Jack Ridl – författare

Visar alla böcker från författaren Jack Ridl. Handla med fri frakt och snabb leverans.

3 produkter

Kategorier

3 produkter

Practicing to Walk Like a Heron
Poems
AvJack Ridl
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
279 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
In Practicing to Walk Like a Heron multiple-award-winning Michigan poet Jack Ridl shares lines of well-earned wisdom in the face of a constantly changing world. The familiar comforts of life-a warm fire in winter, a lush garden in summer-become the settings for transcendent and universal truths in these poems, as moments of grief, sadness, and melancholy trigger a deeper appreciation for small but important joys. The simple clarity of Ridl's lines and diction make the poems accessible to all readers, but especially rewarding for those who appreciate carefully honed, masterful verse. Many of the poems take solace in nature-quiet deer outside in the woods, deep snow, a thrush's empty nest in the eaves-as well as man-made things in the world-a steamer trunk, glass jars, tea cups, and books piled high by an easy chair. Yet Ridl avoids becoming nostalgic or romantic in his surroundings, and shows that there is nothing easy in his celebration of topics like ""The Letters,"" ""But He Loved His Dog,"" ""A Christmas List for Santa,"" and ""The Enormous Mystery of Couples."" An interlude of full-colour pages divides Ridl's more personal poems with a section of circus-themed pieces, adding visions of elephants, trumpets, tents, sequins, and sideshows, and the uniquely travel-weary perspectives of jugglers, trapeze artists, roustabouts, and clowns. Practicing to Walk Like a Heron unabashedly affirms the quirky and eccentric, the small and mundane, and the intellectual and experiential in life. Anyone interested in relatable and emotionally powerful poetry will enjoy this new collection.
Broken Symmetry
AvJack Ridl
E-bok
Engelska, 2006
310 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
Michigan poet Jack Ridl leads readers into reflective connection with the everyday world in this unique and enjoyable volume.
Broken Symmetry is a collection drawn from the experiences of daily life and organized through the context of mathematics. Poet Jack Ridl uses remarkably clear and precise language to express a singular awareness of the world around us. Some of the poems in this volume deal with the universal human experience of loss, others discover a fresh perspective on what is easily overlooked, and many seek the goodness and joy that remain in a challenging world. Poems are grouped into chapters by mathematical themes, suggesting a commonality in these two separate worlds that is often overlooked. The straightforward language and universal subject matter make Broken Symmetry a profound collection of poetry that will appeal to readers of all backgrounds.
All at Once
AvJack Ridl
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
182 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A stunning poetry collection that offers solace and understanding. Jack Ridl’s latest collection, All at Once, is structured as a lyrical collage that looks back at his eighty years of life in a rearview mirror. Nothing eludes this poet’s attention, reflection, or unbridled joy. Ridl’s poems, written in a direct style and tender voice, bring together mismatched meditations, leading us to experience the reality that neither ourselves nor wherever we are is one-sided. These poems are musings on loss and grief, softly interwoven with devotion, human connection, and love. In the words of his daughter when she was seven years old, “Daddy, ‘with’ is the most important word in the world because we are always ‘with.’” Each person reveals infinite realities of “with.” All at Once is for anyone in need of companionship or a gentle smile.

Jack Ridl – författare

Practicing to Walk Like a Heron

Broken Symmetry

All at Once

Jack Ridl – författare

Practicing to Walk Like a Heron

Broken Symmetry

All at Once

Jack Ridl – författare

Practicing to Walk Like a Heron

Broken Symmetry

All at Once

Jack Ridl – författare

Practicing to Walk Like a Heron

Broken Symmetry

All at Once