A collection of plainly-written poetry, mostly rhyming, on many different topics. Diverse and thought-provoking.
Written in everyday language, this diverse collection covers topics which can be easily identified with. It is based upon observations, personal experiences and a lot of deep thought. Though reality-based, there is also plenty of room for imagination.
Excerpt
A MAN, A WOMAN AND A CAT
I cannot see the wrong in him.
He cannot see the wrong in me.
This love is unconditional
and there's no sexuality.
I doubt I'll ever tire of him.
I doubt he'll ever tire of me.
For this relationship cannot be harmed
by its simplicity.
I see most of the wrong in him.
He sees most of the wrong in me.
And this love is conditional
with lots of sexuality.
And one day I may tire of him
and one day he may tire of me.
For this relationship can be so harmed
by its complexity.
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
