A lively and inovative short book that begins to delve into Gary Lawless' love of nature. For anyone who is either beginning or has already become interested in poetry, this book is not only eye-opening, but also captivating. Mr. Lawless utalizes his love of the land to bring forth a new perspective on the land and its animals in the Northeastern U.S. One of the most striking features of this book is the fact that the last 20 or so pages are a transcript of an interview Mr. Lawless had with a Maine news reporter. This not only opens an insightful path into Mr. Lawless' own perspective on poetry, it also includes commentary on politics, nature, and education. While this book is not for everyone (mainly because Mr. Lawless does not utalize what may be considered a traditional approach to poetry) it is a very good read for those who are interested in persuing any poetic endeavours. I would highly recomend it. It provides a new and interesting/refreshing approach to poetry.

Lawless' passion is infectious. The choice is yours to read it, or to miss out on something that will shatter your preconceptions and make you rethink your life and how you affect your surroundings.