Like the Sun in Storm

by Ralph Salisbury

The manifest destiny of these poems is justice and salvation in language for people torn down by blind nationalism, war, greed and racism. As soft as lingerie, as tough as steel pipe, and as fine in phrase and image as our best American poets, Ralph Salisbury sings "Like the Sun in Storm" for a world that can be healed. -Henry Hughes, Winner: 2012 Gival Press Oscar Wilde Award, author of Moist Meridian and Men Holding Eggs (Oregon Book Award in poetry)

92 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2012

Reviews

[Isla McKetta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ralph Salisbury uses relatively simple language to conjure images that are anything but. The title poem was one of my favorite in the collection. I’m still so wrapped up in the clean description of a child’s hiding place and the safety and hope embodied therein that I can’t translate the extraordinary feeling to the page. Instead, I’ve shared two other favorite excerpts on my blog.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

These poems are like sharp knives cutting into your conscience. Yet the bloodletting is a kind of blessing. Kudos, Mr. Salisbury.