I don't usually write reviews,but after seeing that this book had only a single one-star review I wanted to put in my two cents. I bought this book for a class a few years ago and, not being much of a poetry reader, it's the only poetry book I own. But I find myself picking it up often because I like so many of the poems and the different viewpoints they present. Lots of great images and personalities shine through, and I always come away with something to think about. It's also lead me to some prose authors that I really like. So now I'm buying a copy for a friend.