Gigs

by John Davis

Overview

Blues in D minor, big bellies over factory belts, and Elvis Presley license plates-Gigs is a collection of poems that shows us the gentle beauty of ordinary life. Davis's language breathes, without labor. His metaphors fit tight. And the rhythm of each word keeps pace with our innermost beats. Absolutely every poem in this book hammers a rightly strung chord.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798869297563
Publisher:	Skywater Publishing Cooperative Ltd
Publication date:	04/15/2024
Pages:	90
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.22(d)

About the Author

John Davis is the author of two poetry collections, Gigs and The Reservist. He is a polio survivor and a Coast Guard veteran. Currently, he resides on an island in Puget Sound, Washington, and teaches high school while moonlighting in blues and rock 'n' roll bands.His poems have appeared in DMQ Review, Iron Horse Literary Review and many other literary journals.