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The book is composed of a series of poems written primarily over the last ten years. They deal with love, death, mental illness, human weakness, human strength, art, and how the poet perceives his life, the world, and the lives of others. The poems are rich in their imagery. Their tone is often tense and edgy. Adelman's poems not only explore the dark heart of "love and madness" but the humor that can be found in that dark heart. His poems cry out to be read again and again. One can see the influence of such giants as D.H Lawrence, William Butler Yeats and Isaac Bashevis Singer. He has written a book that haunts and teases the reader, a book the reader will not soon forget.
About the author
This is Michael Adelman's first book of poetry. He previously published short stories, The deputy and The Detention Center in the new renaissance. He lives in Hattiesburg, Mississippi where he has practiced law for over 40 years. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Law School. He is well known as a lawyer who has fought for the underdog, both as a civil rights and criminal defense lawyer. He has dedicated this book to his late wife, Amy Adelman. He would also like to thank Mary Brooks for her help and critical inspiration.
