New poetry collections contemplate the human experience via music, rituals and exhortations

Three recently published poetry collections explore themes of loss, devotion and self-love, demonstrating the art form’s capacity to express the depth of the human experience.  The Shomer by Ellen Sazzman; published in 2021 by Finishing Line Press (85 pages, $21.99) A striking debut collection from poet Ellen Sazzman, The Shomer takes its title from the … Continue reading New poetry collections contemplate the human experience via music, rituals and exhortations