POEMS FOR THE DENTAL WAITING ROOM

by John Lansdown

'Poems For The Dental Waiting Room' succeeds to distract the patient from any impending dental appointment. Each of the sixty five poems forces the reader to take time out and reflect. It is a rare treat to have a collection of poetry so lavishly illustrated by the author. Exquisite water and oil paintings illustrate the poems as much as the poems compliment the paintings.This book drags the tradition of haiku illustration into the modern era. Lansdown audaciously writes relevant poems that grapple with the ethical dilemmas of today. The reader is pampered with modern poetry that tackles issues such as genetic manipulation, weapon development, and political intrigue. Such racy topics are punctuated by gentler poems designed to catch the reader off guard before the next poem that will coerce readers to contemplate the hidden terrors of the modern world.If you enjoy the illustrated poems within this book and there is one that particularly appeals to you, please visit the online shop at cafepress.com/illustratedpoems. The poems can be bought as souvenirs that range from mugs to tee-shirts.

136 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 6, 2013