Close to the Tree: Poems
Close to the Tree is the first full-length collection of breathtaking, distinctive poetry from ROBERT GIBBONS, which surpasses his goal of commemorating the treasure of all who went before him. In this unique work, Gibbons paints so many different shades of color it becomes an art exhibit, according to author Leokadia Durmaj. Art curator and historian Marc Primus notes, “The poetry of Robert Gibbons flows from him like a mighty river. It is powerful lyrical, strong and hip.” And teacher/author Miriam Hipsh remarks, “Mr. Gibbons’ poetry is breathtaking in its imagery. His words paint a heart-wrenching canvas and haunt the reader with deeply emotional truth-telling.”
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Close to the Tree: Poems
Close to the Tree is the first full-length collection of breathtaking, distinctive poetry from ROBERT GIBBONS, which surpasses his goal of commemorating the treasure of all who went before him. In this unique work, Gibbons paints so many different shades of color it becomes an art exhibit, according to author Leokadia Durmaj. Art curator and historian Marc Primus notes, “The poetry of Robert Gibbons flows from him like a mighty river. It is powerful lyrical, strong and hip.” And teacher/author Miriam Hipsh remarks, “Mr. Gibbons’ poetry is breathtaking in its imagery. His words paint a heart-wrenching canvas and haunt the reader with deeply emotional truth-telling.”
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Close to the Tree: Poems

Close to the Tree: Poems

Close to the Tree: Poems

Close to the Tree: Poems

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Close to the Tree is the first full-length collection of breathtaking, distinctive poetry from ROBERT GIBBONS, which surpasses his goal of commemorating the treasure of all who went before him. In this unique work, Gibbons paints so many different shades of color it becomes an art exhibit, according to author Leokadia Durmaj. Art curator and historian Marc Primus notes, “The poetry of Robert Gibbons flows from him like a mighty river. It is powerful lyrical, strong and hip.” And teacher/author Miriam Hipsh remarks, “Mr. Gibbons’ poetry is breathtaking in its imagery. His words paint a heart-wrenching canvas and haunt the reader with deeply emotional truth-telling.”

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780988400818
Publisher: Three Rooms Press
Publication date: 11/07/2012
Pages: 82
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.21(d)

Table of Contents

Home 1

Florida 3

tamarind 4

hook 8

Spirit 10

barber 12

the liberation of the peon 13

Andrada 14

taking the long train home 17

drown in the city 19

Mean Streets 20

troutdale, Oregon 22

Clinton Street 24

kingdom of land, sea, and sky 26

a man with a black eye patch 31

monk's vintage thrift shop 34

a woman with water 36

write before summer 38

"I sinned against my talent" 39

octopus tree 41

a temple of the holy ghost 42

a fruit stand somewhere on the east side 44

point to point navigation 45

on a painted boat in the misty rain 47

Riverside Drive 49

a remembrance 51

Grandpa with no name 54

death penalty 56

the testimony against Gertrude Stein 60

Letter to my journey 62

the jumping of the train 64

the corner street 67

hostage for eighteen minutes 68

at the top of the stairs 70

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