Jackstraws

Through sixty-two poems, Charles Simic crafts vivid imagery that explores the interplay between chaos and meaning in everyday life. His unique metaphors blend the solemn with the absurd, capturing moments of beauty and humor amid life's complexities. Simic's portrayal of nature and divinity reflects a world where raindrops converse and wildflowers dance with the wind. This collection showcases his signature style, combining the ethereal with the mundane, leaving readers both startled and enchanted by his powerful, evocative language.