Working Out

The poet visits each week to exercise, reduce weight, strengthen the heart, and enhance longevity. He skillfully portrays people in his poems, avoiding caricatures while sharing in our emotions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2021
Publisher: Parthian Books

Rewritten text:

The poet arrives weekly, a diligent seeker of solace and renewal. In his pursuit, he aims to release the shackles of his limbs, shed unwanted weight, fortify his heart's rhythm, and elongate its beat. This exquisite collection, crafted by a poet intimately familiar with the nuances of relative place, bears witness to the profound connection between a poem and its global context. Indeed, the poet's artistry thrives in the interplay of juxtapositions and connections, spanning the realms of place, culture, and human interaction. With a discerning eye that refuses to judge, he presents his subjects as precise portraits, devoid of caricature, and even in the language of dialect, he reveals their authentic essence. The poet remains an integral part of the frame, sharing in the gamut of human emotions—from delight to disappointment, from upset to wonder. Through his words, he invites us to explore the intricacies of the human experience and embrace the beauty of existence.

Weight: 124g
Dimension: 148 x 210 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913640347