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Mixing Cement

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Mixing Cement has a true down to earth quality, and yet is aspirational in its imagery. You get a sense of place and time and persona when you read Tomassi's poetry that is immediately identifiable and refreshing. You are instantly transported into his poetry, as if you suddenly became a character in a movie you were watching. If you are into discovering new bright voices in the nebulous, modern-American poetry lanscape, then get Tomassi's book.

Looking forward to more. Has anyone seen his stuff published in magazines or new stuff on the web? This book was published last year.

These poems find meaning, beauty, and mystery in the ordinary. Tomassi's curious eye, compassion, and spot-on imagery make this collection an impressive debut.

I spent years mixing Portland cement. By hand. In a wheelbarrow. This book ranges from the finest pebbles to the coarsest rocks. The briefness of the poems provides the sand. The glare of the subject matter induced tears. I read the whole thing. When I was done... no blisters! And the years have soaked my hands like so much dish detergent. Anyhow... read it without fear.

I spent years mixing Portland cement. By hand. In a wheelbarrow. This book ranges from the finest pebbles to the coarsest rocks. The briefness of the poems provides the sand. The glare of the subject matter induced tears. I read the whole thing. When I was done... no blisters! And the years have soaked my hands like so much dish detergent. Anyhow... read it without fear.

These poems find meaning, beauty, and mystery in the ordinary. With his curious eye, compassion, and spot-on imagery, Tomassi makes an impressive debut in this collection.