Robert Ives

Poems on Loss Robert Ives

This book of poetry explores the meaning of loss and its connection to word, idea, metaphor, and experience. The boat has long been used as a vehicle for death, and here Robert Ives utilizes its capacity for evocation to poetically describe the breathing action of loss. This beautiful collection of 42 full-color poems will challenge the readers concept of poetry, while rewarding that challenge with deep introspection and indescribable clarity.