Lines in the Sky by Richard Douglas Pennant Anne Michaels In direct narrative terms the

In direct narrative terms the poems in this collection relate to the horrors of the civil war that ousted the brutal tyranny of Idi Amin in Uganda

poetry and the strength and beauty of the people and landscape of Neruda’s native Chile

we see directly into their lives: lives that are damaged

Eleanor Ward

Some of the poems are set in the natural world and respond to real places

Lines in the Sky by Richard Douglas Pennant Anne Michaels In direct narrative terms theThere's a lovely spare clarity to the beautifully sculpted prose poems that make up Lines in the Sky, a sense of poignancy that is always well controlled as themes of love, loss, memory, family and friendship weave together. The poet's ear for music combine with his visual acuity to make this an accomplished debut collection, rich in affective imagery, evocative and haunting. Accompanied by a CD of pieces set to music, Lines in the Sky, showcases a