by Seán Lysaght
First published 2010
This collection spans over twenty years of Seán Lysaght's poetic development across five previous books. The poems move between sharp lyrical moments and extended meditative passages that echo Wordsworth's contemplative style. Lysaght transforms ordinary experiences into something approaching the visionary through careful observation. Edward Larrissy recognized this quality in Stand, noting how the poet balances direct observation with deeper reflection. The selection represents a thoughtful curation of work that finds transcendence in the everyday. Readers encounter a voice that watches the world closely and finds meaning in both fleeting moments and sustained contemplation. The poems demonstrate how patient attention to daily life can reveal unexpected depths and connections.
Genres: literary-fiction, 20th-century, poetry, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: contemplative, visionary
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
86 pages · Hardcover · Gallery Press