"The poems in Mirabile Dictu are gifts; they are lush and supple; they glory in language; they go "looking for a good time" and find "the breathing world". In this warm and wonderful collection Leggott is a daily traveller, crafter of words and maker of fire."--Publisher's website.
Vanishing Points concerns itself with appearance and disappearance as modes of memory, familial until we lose sight of that horizon line and must settle instead for a series of intersecting arcs. It is full of stories caught from the air and pictures made of words. It stands here and goes there, a real or an imagined place. If we can work out the navigation the rest will follow. Michele Leggott's new collection is full of history and family, lights and mirrors, the real and the surreal, now articulated through a powerful amalgam of prose poems and verse.
Award-winning poet Michele Leggott presents a new collection that showcases her distinctive voice and mastery of language. The poems delve into themes of identity, nature, and the human experience, reflecting a deep emotional resonance and intricate imagery. Leggott's work invites readers to explore the beauty and complexity of life through her thoughtful and evocative verses. This collection promises to be a compelling addition to contemporary poetry, highlighting her unique perspective and artistic depth.
Mezzaluna gathers poems from all nine of Michele Leggott's prior books. In complex lyrics, sampling thought and song, voice and vision, Leggott creates lush textured soundscapes. Her poetry covers a wide rage of topics rich in details of her New Zealand life, full of history and family, lights and mirrors, the real and the surreal.