DAVID OATES senses the importance of ordinary things that others might miss in their rush through life: the glint of a nose diamond, sunscreen-flavored grapes, pink fuzz in a lint screen, the abundant drool of a first French kiss . . . . The mood in this delightful collection ranges from tender nostalgia to pure hilarity. Though each poem can be recited in a single breath (I recommend reading them aloud to enjoy their sound and impeccable timing),...
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