Robert Dickerson

Differences Robert Dickerson

Here is 'plainspoken' poetry par excellence, accessible and apolitical. The poems in this collection continue to sound 'natural' note as in previous previous volumes. Poetry lovers may find additional interest in the poet's humorous or idiosyncratic response to subject-a response yet allowing for a certain pathos in many instances. Lovers of form will not be disappointed. Here, rhyme and rhythm emphasize meaning in calculated ways. The poet's flood subjects are human interactions and a highly individual perception of various phenomena-in terms that are laudatory and, in general, uplifting