"comprehensive and vital"

We find Dawes in an expansive mood in these poems, which crisscross history and time, building on a personal mythology developed over the course of a long and fruitful career. [...] It’s a testament to Dawe’s skill that these poems eschew easy sentimentality, communicating a deep love tempered by time and self-awareness. [...] The great seductive power in these poems comes from the poet’s voice, resonant and dextrous. [...] this is a comprehensive and vital collection and one that will surely win Dawes new readers while satisfying those who have followed his work for years.