In Praise of the invisible heroine by Phyllis Hemann |
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When human truth is articulated in the plain speech of the heart, there is nothing left to do but embrace it. With the poems in the invisible heroine, Phyllis Hemann gives readers the opportunity for such an embrace, and it is welcome in every way as evidence that though we, too, may suffer the rigor of living, it is love unspoiled, finally, that allows us to rise against it, and clearly, visibly, return to our deepest nature as we write our name.
Peter Levitt, author of Fingerpainting on the Moon, Within Within, One Hundred Butterflies and other books of poetry, translation and prose.
I've loved Phyllis Hemann's poetry for a long time now, and I'm thrilled she's finally been convinced to do a collection. Hemann's voice resonates with love, longing, and pain. A must-have accessible poetry collection that traverses love, loss, humor, wonder, and the fantastic.
Gini Koch, author of the Alien/Katherine "Kitty" Katt series for DAW Books
In reading Phyllis Hemann's brilliant new collection the invisible heroine, one cannot help but stop and contemplate the meaning of life: "venturing / into the unknown/ and unexpected." Hemann's poetry is captivating from start to finish.
Leah Maines, publisher, Finishing Line Press |
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