life

This chapbook of poems comprises the best of a series of works written during a thirty day period in June 2015. During this time, poet Jay Sizemore wrote a poem a day, responding to favorite pieces from his favorite poets. The works were completed as part of a 30/30 challenge run by Tupelo Press.

A small collection of poems, it comprises the best of this series, with pieces responding to classics and favorites by poets such as T.S. Eliot, Bob Hicok, Sylvia Plath, Elizabeth Bishop, Anne Sexton, William Carlos Williams and more.

In this humble volume, the poet attempts to capture the essence of what inspires, what in poetry works to unveil the mystery of life.