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PRETTIER GRIT by John Godfrey is a daring exploration of the contrasts and textures of modern life, weaving through the streets of personal and societal landscapes. This collection reflects Godfrey's keen eye for detail and his profound grasp on the rhythm of urban existence, merging the ordinary with the extraordinary. From the reflective solitude of "Drunk on Horizon"to the poignant urgency of "A Million Sandals for Myanmar," Godfrey's verse traverses a broad emotional and thematic spectrum. "Scofflaw SCOTUS"delivers sharp, unyielding commentary on contemporary politics, while "Juicy Fruit"captures the gritty, raw undercurrents of city life. Each poem in the collection is a tapestry of nuanced observations, philosophical musings, and stark realism, marked by Godfrey's signature lyrical prowess and intricate imagery. PRETTIER GRIT invites readers into a world where the visceral and the sublime coexist, challenging them to perceive the beauty in the harshness and the truths hidden in everyday facades—a testament to Godfrey's ability to speak profoundly to the human condition through the lens of poetry. Ideal for those who find poetry in the pavement cracks and in the whispers be
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ContentsDrunk on HorizonEarth MinhA Million SandalsAway AnytimeScofflaw SCOTUSJuicy FruitUncovered LightBlown SandDanja-russ to be Hun-garyMy One EarDiscount TiredEmpty SwivelStone StillExpositionSlaps AwayMan-made BodiesBurned LightFrozen FreewayCloud CoverHours for CindersTired They SleepMilestonesAvailable LightSelling KissesThunk and OpenAll the RoundaboutsPrettier GritRubber StoneHands to WashThrow RugWill DoWhoodah HatThree TrainsDenial RhymesShaded CrownSo I DanceBrush TouchChain of CloudsHellbentThe First WheelNames As QuestionsFrom a FlawFire ScreenEye TerrainGray WinesAs AfterlifeFood and ShelterUnequal SubjectsCompassNight WaysGroundswellNeon PuddlesLower LipTraffic in AirPartial BlackmailDrum Rolled in RawDream ScrambleFive DeepSymphony RinseTurf ThingMyco-form BalloonTicket HandOrphan GunTrouble Can FloatBaby Blue CreepersOranges and RedsPagan CutletBetween LipsCanary CountLeft FeetUp CloseTiny Creased TipBlanket CoatOnly My AlibiBi New HandAnd PlagueSmoke RingsLike More HowStacked RocksFace Card
