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We Ain't in Kansas No More

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This is by far the most eclectic collection by Robert D. (Mac) McManes. Both in the topics presented, and in the open style of poetry employed, he has created a book that is not soon to find its way to a bookshelf. I enjoyed the easy feel of the words, and simplicity of approach in even very complex topics.

Not being in Kansas anymore has not hurt this poet; he tackles death, dieing, loving, and demonstrates an irrepressible love of nature in these poems. This collection is a wonderful read, from a prolific and sensitive poet.

Michael Rehling
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Editor of Short Stuff poetry eZine

Wonderful humor and wit make this book the treasure it is!
A good laugh as I read lets me set a book down, sated, and remembering just WHERE I placed it. A poet to be watching is this man who grows his hair long...just because he can. Add this one to your library!

I am a fan of Mr Mcmanes writes. I also have two of his previous books. This one is a little more abstract than the other reads. But once again he did not fail me. I enjoy his rich humor and the way he weaves around his subject. Often finding a moral.

He didn't fail to make me laugh once again. This book does beg to be read outloud. I read it to my husband who loved it as well. "We ain't in Kansas no more" is a little more abstract than his previous writes touching on some serious subjects such as death. Yet his wonderful sense of humor is still present.

I will not hesitate to buy his next book.

Joyce Chelmo