Fragrant Blossoms, Fading Light begins with a poetic treatment of desire and loss, including the desire for meaning and loss of certainties, the appreciation of beauty while recognizing impermanence, as well as the desire for peace in a time of acrimony and violence. The tone in these poems ranges from reverential, contemplative, and inspiring, to sardonic and critical of modern consumer culture; and the book concludes with a section of several touching somonka love poems. This fifth collection of poems by Don Langford presents a wide range in the style, form, and content of his poetic expression while demonstrating that his poetry remains consistently inseparable from self exploration.
Sobre el autor
Don Langford was born in Ontario, Canada, grew up in Southern California, and has lived and studied in Oregon and Ohio. His previous poetry collections include In the Light of the Full Moon: Dispersions, Glimpses, and Reflections; Songs from Deep Time; Dwelling in the Twilight Realm; and Water Rock Time. He now spends his time writing poems, hiking, and traveling with his wife, Marlene.