The Singing of the Wheels [Paperback]

J. Brian Long (Author)

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Long gives readers a glimpse of the very depths of his mind and heart. -- Fountain City Focus

Tender and captivating, these poems show a skillful attention to the craft of poetry. -- Three Candles

This collection deserves the highest recommendation, as it is perhaps the most honest, blatant, and sincere produced this year. -- Becoming Journal

From the Author

The Singing of the Wheels is a book of journeys, physical spiritual, and emotional. My intention for this book was to make it accessible yet elevated, hard but beautiful, fresh in perspective and language but respectful of, and in close keeping with, the tradition of american free verse. Whether or not I was successful depends a great deal on you think. Let me know.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Wind Publications (January 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1893239241
• ISBN-13: 978-1893239241
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,030,911 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Though born in South Carolina and, as a child, having taken up residence for extended periods of time in both Florida and Texas, J Brian Long has spent most of his life in eastern Tennessee. A small business owner, he is also a frequent contributor and columnist with the Knoxville News-Sentinel. He served on the board of directors for the Knoxville Writer's Guild and edited the poetry section of The Christian Guide. He has also served as a reader
for the Peter Taylor Prize for the Novel. His play, "Two", was recently
performed by Flush Ink Productions in Ontario, Canada. He is presently working
on his first novel.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Fine Poetry Collection--Highly Recommended, March 7, 2004

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This review is from: The Singing of the Wheels (Paperback)

Long's book is aptly titled, being on the road with Long is to hear music in the 'low buzz-drone of piston and gear,' and 'hymns sung at the windowsill for starlight' He marks the miles with stunning clarity in 'the things we cast aside.' "The Singing of the Wheels," is a solid collection from an original voice with remarkable range, among my favorites were the poems: "Enough," "A Guy Thing," "Mile 232," and "Art."