His enchanting gaze, pure ecstasy
captivates the mind with
swells of inner joy.
His tantalizing words are honey sweet,
a ceremonial wine of celebration
teasing, warm like an Indian summer.
And then he laughs:
An effervescent crystal laugh
more musical than any melody composed.
He reaches out his hand
his magical fingers caress and
awaken my hidden self from deep within
Immersed in euphoric bliss
I know I have seen the heavens.
Early Works is an exhaustive compilation of the first decade of the poems and stories of Z.B.McClure. Included are family photos, rare personal photos, photos of 1st draft manuscripts of many of his early poems. Also some biography and memoir materia