Gathered Leaves: Selected Poems

This volume of poetry contains representative selections from William Graham's prior works. In addition, previously unpublished verse has been collected under the title "Drifting Downstream." Graham's poetry is a controlled explosion of insight and emotion that combines contemporary themes and issues with classic styles such as sonnets and verse narratives. Running through the body of his work is an enduring belief that the power of poetic expression elevates us, if only for a brief moment,...