And Howls for Us to Follow: A Book of Poems [Paperback]

Kenny Rose Butts (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2002

And Howls for us to Follow - A Book of Poems by Kenny Rose Butts is a collection of poetry celebrating the wisest and simplest virtues of our complicated world. Addressing the state and health of both the individual and society, these poems are layered with truths that transform and grow as the reader transforms and grows. In the tradition of Blake and Whitman, And Howls for us to Follow is profoundly personal and universal, insightful and timely.

Editorial Reviews

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The words in Butts' poetic revelations and prophecies survive the journey from thought to page with vigor and complexity. -- Marc García-Martínez, Instructor of English, Allan Hancock College

About the Author

Kenny Rose Butts is a philosopher, writer, teacher and poet. He divides his time between Southern California and the Pacific Northwest, traversing the wildernesses on foot and mountain bike – writing wherever and whenever the inspiration dawns. Kenny has been an outspoken activist for the issues and ideals reflected in his poetry - which include human, animal and educational rights, love, peace and freedom. He is currently teaching high school History in a Los Angeles-area suburb.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sunny Rays Pr; 1st edition (December 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972051007
• ISBN-13: 978-0972051002
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,597,855 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars This ain't no coffee table book, November 4, 2003

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Marcia Greene (Southern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: And Howls for Us to Follow: A Book of Poems (Paperback)

I admit this anthology of poetic-almost dissonant-chords is not going to be music to the ears of everyone. It's strange...but fascinating as hell. If one reads these poems WISELY one might come to realize that they are more than just personal refrains from a poet of the political imagination (as some have implied). I say this because if we posit that the language of poetry is a deeply connotative language, we cannot help but conclude that Kenny Rose Butts' sometimes bruising-yet always heated-poetry is a clearly invented rhythmical device designed to reveal our nation's condition as one of severe hypocrisy, thoughtlessness, subjugation...and even misery. His choice of literal and connotative words and subjects function as a signifier of this national condition, allowing him to more readily expose to his readers the oft abstract relationship between colonizer and colonized, between dissident and flag-waver, and between friend and foe in a particularly adept and bizarre depiction. Good stuff here, folks. Give it a read. Then give some it THOUGHT.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, June 18, 2003

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Dr. Gary E. Erkfritz (Newbury Park, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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Just finished reading And Howls for us to Follow and thought the prose was inspiring, and superb cultural observation and commentary. Truly thought-provoking!

5.0 out of 5 stars Serious Teachings and Deep Things Going On ..., May 24, 2003

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"thewildpony" (Carpinteria, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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Having read and contemplated this unusual and exceptional collection of poetry, I tend to see the poetry of Kenny Rose Butts as lessons in awareness, urging and pulling me ever-closer to wisdom and enlightenment. In a sometimes dark world, the poetry in "And Howls for us to Follow" enlightens us by literally shedding light on everything we as humans need to know to live a purposeful life and to transcend. All knowledge, all wisdom and all truth already exists for us to discover. That Kenny's poetry brings us into awareness of these virtues is what sets this poetry apart from the rest. That Kenny does so with selflessness, gentleness and love indicates that he is a true Nagual in the same vein as Carlos Castaneda, Dan Millman and Don Miguel Ruiz.

I would recommend this poetry collection to poetry lovers and "Beatnik" specialists, including Ginsberg enthusiasts ("And Howls" versus "Howl"). I would also exhort students of philosophy and political science to examine this book. There is plenty of logic and political truth here to cut your teeth on. Mostly, however, I would recommend this book to anyone on a spiritual path. It is truly a poetic textbook for seeing "things" and issues with a clearer eye.