Perfectly Imperfect

Perfectly Imperfect by Debbie Theiss has many lessons in its accessible poetry. Social justice is not an abstract concept, but rather a mother and child by the side of the road, begging. Hoboes of the 21st century follow the same pathway of Great Depression hoboes. Personal and historic memories mesh. "Lesson from the Gingko Tree" ends with "Let go," and this is a good way to enjoy this fine poetry collage.~Denise Low, author of Wing, Kansas Poet Laureate 2007-2009.A delightful read. Masterful poems with such depth and so rich in significant detail and sensory imagery. You'll want to read them again and again.~Mary-Lane Kamberg, author of Seed RainThese poems celebrate life in all its glorious imperfection, from tender recollections of childhood to moments of wonder at the "tug of life" that weaves its way through the losses and vulnerabilities of later years. These grace-filled narratives also invite the reader to ponder the truths and natural beauty that surround us, even in an imperfect world.~Maril Crabtree, author of Fireflies in the Gathering Dark