The poets view of modern poetry in the modern world it exists in.
The poet presents his pieces of work using varied forms and style from narrative to dadaesque and abstract poems to convey his observations (sometimes tongue in cheek) on 21st century American poetry, policies and politics in the modern world.
Excerpt
Burnt Offerings
Do you want to stone me
because I might be
a heretic
or an agnostic
to your faith?
Maybe you should just
crucify me,
splay me,
tie my limbs
and nail me
with old rusted
spikes
upon an intersection
of fact and fantasy.
Will you do this
for my redemption?
I’m not worthy
hang me
upside down
let the blood rush
to my head
then
you can cut me down
chop me up
piecemeal
feast on my body
drink my blood.
Take what is left
of my remains
burn them
in a sacrificial flame
scatter the ashes
in the wind
or
place them
in your chalice
keep them in your private
catacombs.
And then you can try
to resurrect me
drown me
in your holy water
a baptism
to make me
a martyr
for your
salvation.
Professional Reviews
tough-minded poet
A poets view of modern times in the world, the USA and poetry._Eulogies for Dreams" is a heady brew of poetry. Peter Dugan is one tough-minded poet who cherishes the truth. His words are hammers hitting the page. Eulogies has a creative impulse that's organic, a book of poetry to energize the imagination and conscience."- Denis Gray, author of "Lucky" a novel.
A poets view of modern times in the world, the USA and poetry._x000D__x000D_""Eulogies for Dreams" is a heady brew of poetry. Peter Dugan is _x000D__x000D_one tough-minded poet who cherishes the truth. His words are hammers hitting the page. Eulogies has a creative impulse that's organic, a book of poetry to energize the imagination and conscience."- Denis Gray, author of "Lucky" a novel.
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This collection of poetry addresses the nature of time, reflections on the natural world, the difficulty of loss,
contemporary social issues and gratitude for life.
