Praise In Complaint

Back in print! Eighty-two beautiful poems to and about the Beloved. Originally published in 1978, this popular poetry book is again available for meditation and reflection.
 
What is poetry for anyway?
Certainly not for the creation
Of a quotable line,
But for filling spaces
In barroom revels,
In between sips of wine.
So sing gay songs
And abandon all your pious poses,
This tavern is not open all night
And we must get drunk
Before it closes.
 
—Steve Klein
 
Originally published 1978. Reprinted 2010.