Freshly Minted (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798282186321)

In Freshly Minted, poet Samuel Ludke delivers a sharp, resonant collection that captures the raw currency of human experience. Each poem is a freshly struck coin-bright with meaning, heavy with intent, and ringing with the clarity of lived truth. From intimate reflections to biting social commentary, Ludke's voice is both familiar and fearless, cutting through noise with precision and grace. This is poetry that speaks to the now, while echoing timeless questions about identity, value, and transformation.

Whether you're a seasoned reader of verse or just discovering its power, Freshly Minted offers something rare: poems that feel both utterly new and deeply necessary.