{"product_id":"somewhere-in-front-of-my-prosser-stirling-9781955194334","title":"Somewhere, in front of my name","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eProsser Stirling's debut poetry collection, \u003cem\u003eSomewhere, in Front of My Name\u003c\/em\u003e, arrives like a fresh gust in the often staid corridors of contemporary poetry. Eschewing the prosaic in favor of a vibrant tapestry of word painting, sound, and rhythm, Stirling offers a striking array of poetic forms. Whether anchored in a specific locale or floating through abstract metaphor, each piece pulses with a singular, immediate voice. The craftsmanship is impeccable, with magical orchestration and imagery, compelling readers to linger and revisit. This is poetry as it should be: a masterful dance of language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStirling's knack for selecting the precise word or phrase is uncanny. He possesses an eye and an ear for the extraordinary, reminiscent of a seasoned riddle maker. His poems repurpose nouns into verbs, breathing new life into the language. Alliteration is deftly employed like a chef adding just the right amount of spice to elevate a dish. Echoing Billy Collins' wisdom, Stirling knows that a poem concludes when the reader feels it should, ensuring each piece ends where the reader's emotions dictate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst-time readers of Stirling's work should arm themselves with a dictionary and a steaming cup of ginger tea. This collection promises not only enjoyment but also an intellectual challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSomewhere, in Front of My Name\u003c\/em\u003e, charts a course down the passionate river of existence with serene yet wide-open eyes. It guides readers through shifting currents, delving into profound depths. Stirling's words evoke vivid imagery: \"Slackened oars break the sound \/ as my skiff drifts in the silver-plated wake; \/ between green growing on green, \/ ghosted cypress stumps, \/ stone solemn, \/ absorb the boat wash \/ to silence my passage.\" The poet is on an eternal quest for the elusive - the cusp of connection, a memory, an understanding. Something cherished, something lost, something not yet imagined. \"I... take shelter under wattled withes, \/ and bird my way through fell acres to seek you, \/ still not knowing \/ your face \/ or name.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStirling's keen observational skills and auditory sensitivity are evident in his compact, sound-rich lines, brimming with implication. Each poem is a puzzle, inviting readers to pause and let fresh insights emerge. His work marvels at the grand and the minute, the macro and the micro. The cosmic pull between all entities - human to human, human to nature, human to past - is palpable. \"Something big watches us \/ with animacy of an older world. \/ Is it a god being born \/ or two souls at eclipse, \/ about to detonate \/ from nearness?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Prosser Stirling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1955194335\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781955194334\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Saint Julian Press, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/14\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d","brand":"Prosser Stirling","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46110948163839,"sku":"9781955194334","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c475cbd4-265c-43db-812a-5b093fd7426b.jpg?v=1725470228","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/somewhere-in-front-of-my-prosser-stirling-9781955194334","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}