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The Broken World: POEMS (National Poetry Series)

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Normally I am not much of a reader of poetry.

However, no matter how many times I read this book or any other of Mr. Cafagna's poetry, each reading is as fresh as the first time. It touches me on every level and every poem brings me into a reality just as concrete and vivid as the air around me... And yet it never reads the same way twice, because of its complexity and depth.

HIGHLY recommend this.

I fell in love with this book from the first time I read just a few lines of "All The Bells." Cafagna's rich, dazzling images and taught, quick lines sing and break apart into impossible beauty. The poems that stand out most to me are "All The Bells," a brutal and intensely human account of his wife's suicide, and the incredible, haunting "The Impossible Line," dedicated to Cafagna's deceased wife. I recommend The Broken World most highly.

Cafagna's reputation may not yet be commensurate with his talent and skill, but the ol' boy can lay down the line with the best of them. I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more from him.

Have not read this book but will soon do so... the reason I came to this page was to read what others had to say about it because I absolutely loved (was shaken up...like only a good poet can do!) his poem, Gloomy Sunday, which I read at http://www.ralphmag.org/AR/cafagna.html

Phew.. powerful stuff. Definitely r need to read more of Cafagna