A New Orchid Myth

Helene Pilibosian's book of poems A New Orchid Myth,a fantasy-reality tale that breaks with her usual ethnic subject matter. This series of poems explores the possibility of a different kind of civilization on another planet from which Mr. and Mrs. Everydream descend to earth. they have much to do to get used to ways of life in New York City, where they have settled. However, extensive travel within the states gives them and the reader a broader perspective.

Sunflowers and orchids play an im...