First Words

He drifts away under sunny leaves

And stands beside the waiting bus,

a skinny boy of thirteen,

As soft good-byes expressed in his ear

tilt the smile off his face …

In this collection of poetry, Andrew Byrne combines a strong voice with a keen wit as he explores conflict and resolution and questions whether fate determines the course of our lives. Byrne, a seasoned poet, uses clever wordplay to observe how vulnerable we are in personal relationships as well as in society. In an animated, ope...