Search Party

Richard Meiers' second collection of poetry, Search Party, explores the themes of being lost to others and lost from ourselves, and explores attempts to repair severed connections and forge links. The poems address the nature of the distances between us and show the lengths to which we will go to ensure that these distances are closed and our basic needs are met.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2019
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Richard Meiers' debut collection of poetry, Misadventure, garnered widespread acclaim for its astute, witty, and perceptive exploration of the intricacies of everyday existence. In his subsequent collection, Search Party, Meiers broadens his scope, delving into our experiences of being lost to others and ourselves.

Within this collection, numerous poems explore endeavors to mend fractured connections or establish connections that were never properly established. These poems range from a father's desperate search for his son who has gone missing at sea to a child's reaction to being denied a responsive gaze, and even a football player's sublime (if optimistic) pass to a teammate. These poems address the nature of the gaps that exist between us.

Most importantly, these poems demonstrate the incredible lengths we will go to bridge these distances and fulfill our most fundamental needs: to be seen, to be recognized, and ultimately, to be sought out and found by one another.

Through his poetic lens, Richard Meiers invites us to reflect on the complexities of human relationships and the importance of connection and understanding. His words offer a poignant reminder that despite the distances that may separate us, we are all connected by a shared humanity and that there is always hope for reconciliation and connection.

Weight: 132g
Dimension: 154 x 196 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509851980