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Alibi School

by Jeffrey McDaniel · 1995

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Whether dissecting his family of origin ("twentynothing," "1977," "Where the Self Divides") or penning unusual love poems ("Following Her to Sleep," "Trust,") McDaniel's unparalleled ability to wield a mighty metaphor is revealed in every poem. This book contains the poem "Grace", which the Poetry Society of America chose for their Poetry in Motion series to entertain public transit passengers in major metropolitan areas.

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adult
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short · 80 pages
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