My Chapbook

 

Yes, my chapbook of poems, Amassunu, is almost ready to be released on Lulu. Here are my updates on its status and other thoughts & information about the book:

11/30/10 Well, the proof copies of Amassunu arrived on Friday & after getting over the thrill, I’ve begun making some changes & additions to the text–but not that many. The main problem is that the inner margins need to be increased by 1/2 an inch…shouldn’t take too long. Plus, I’m now convinced that I need to design something more in the way of a back cover (instead of using one of Lulu’s stock themes). More on the book tomorrow.

12/2/10: Cowabunga, folks, Amassunu is actually up and ready for sale on Lulu! Here is a teaser from the book:

Middle Island

delights the old man,

burns his bones like wood, ashes

floating like feathers

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& here’s another haiku:

uninvited guest

chill breeze crashes the party

kisses the rose bud

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And the book contain over two dozen more poems and fragments, including a 108-line excerpt from the Epic of Gilgamesh. By all means, check it out and, if the spirit moves you, buy a copy. Here’s the link:

Enjoy!       Eric