A happy discovery. Someone included Pear Slip on an Amazon.com top nine list: “Favorites of a Self-Taught Literary Snob”. This is what they have to say:
“This book is a great gift for someone who enjoys poetry, but doesn’t have the patience for something too long. The work is fresh and smart.”
Thank you “greeningupsmart”, whoever you may be…
And a nice user review on Barnes & Noble.com (which is a doctored version of the Spire Press note back from the book release party):
This is (not (just about)) a pear
A reviewer, a poetry professor, 02/06/2008
‘Pear Slip’ is focused fruit, both rare and ripened. I think most will agree that these poems are excellent, juicy, plenty to ruminate — and join me in my anticipation of this newly discovered poet’s work to come. This short but cohesive work is sure to enhance any collection.