Poetic Sighs [Paperback]

Robert McManes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 30, 2001

The poetry contained within these pages has been written about everyday life as seen by the author. There are a large variety of subjects, romance, sorrow, philosophy, and more than a sprinkling of nature related poem as the author¡¯s rural home setting provides a source of extra inspiration.

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About the Author

R. D. McManes was born in McAlester, Oklahoma in1953. He began writing poetry in 1965. His firstpoem was written for his mother on Mother's day asa gift. Mr. McManes has been writing off and on forthe last 35 years. He recently retired from the USArmy Reserves and currently calls rural Kansas home

Product Details

• Paperback: 164 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (December 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595212883
• ISBN-13: 978-0595212880
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,248,069 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soul Food, April 1, 2003

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P. A. T. Larson (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Poetic Sighs (Paperback)

The inner thoughts of this poet come to the surface beautifully in Poetic Sighs. A shapely evergreen to patriotic expression, sunlight to moonbeams, the journey is vast yet very intimate from within the author's soul. I enjoyed this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A source of sighs indeed..., August 16, 2002

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MICHAEL J. REHLING (LIVONIA, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Poetic Sighs (Paperback)

Robert D. McManes (Mac) has written a volume with a mixture of romance and whimsy. This is a book of poems that challenges the reader to test their perceptions and emotions. I loved this collection of poems, from a person of uncommon receptivity to the moment.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Earthy, April 7, 2002

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Joyce Chelmo "Joyce" (Minnesota United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Poetic Sighs (Paperback)

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, because of the honesty and earthy quality. I found myself smiling more than once while reading it. Mr. McManes has a edgy wit along with some wonderful descriptions of his surroundings and Nature. His work is easy to understand, and very descriptive, liken to a colorful painting with words.