This collection of poems examines the damaged lives of societys lost andmarginalized using myth and fairy tale as an ironic lens. Eschewing sentimentor facile p... » 

This collection of poems examines the damaged lives of societys lost andmarginalized using myth and fairy tale as an ironic lens. Eschewing sentimentor facile prescription poet David Mooltens dispassionate but respectfulrenderings of his characters sufferings debunk wishful indifference and revealprofiles in strength. From the plight of the urban junkie to genocide bothcontemporary and historical the poems allow the truth to tell itself inlanguage that is both potent and efficient. The verse is exacting in itsprecision but ultimately casts the light of hope on the immediate darkness. «