Dear Crane

Susan Wicks' eighth collection of poems explores our ordinary existence, its serendipities, unreliable sense-impressions, delight in a new generation, and brief escapes, reflecting an earthbound perspective and an implicit dialogue with the changing landscape.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 25 February 2021
Publisher: Bloodaxe Books Ltd

A colossal crane emerges from the rear windows of a residential street, its massive beam oscillating gracefully, its crimson 'eye seemingly peering into the lives on the opposite side of the glass. In her eighth collection of poems, Susan Wicks delves introspectively into the ordinary tapestry of our existence, encompassing the serendipitous moments and unreliable sensory impressions, the joy of witnessing a new generation emerge, and the fleeting escapes that punctuate our lives. However, this earthly viewpoint forms an implicit dialogue, interwoven with the broader context of our existence. As the crane's work progresses, new buildings sprout, seasons transform, perspectives shift, until finally, its mission is accomplished, and the colossal machine is prepared for departure. By the time it bids farewell, the landscape we once knew undergoes a profound transformation, and we, too, embark on a journey of change and growth.

Weight: 134g
Dimension: 137 x 214 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781780375281