In the Middle of Somewhere

by J. Matthew Waters

In his second collection of poetry, J Matthew Waters delivers 52 poems dealing with the simplicities and complexities of everyday life. Though plainly spoken, these poems display vivid imagery, at times subtle and other times sublime, taking the reader through a curious cycle of life.

Genres: Poetry

74 pages, Paperback

First published December 3, 2011

About the author

J MATTHEW WATERS was born on November 13, 1961 in Rock Island, Illinois, growing up across the Mississippi in Davenport, Iowa. He graduated from the University of Iowa In 1984 with a B.A. in English. Having enjoyed a career in the community banking space for over three decades, he is today most likely working on a story.

Reviews

[Jacqueline Czel]

J. Matthew Waters is a talented poet who creates incredible imagery about life in the American midwest.

[Joy Kidney]

What an eclectic collection of verse, from Chicago and Texas, Barbados to Delhi, even Stone City, Iowa. Thoughtful and mesmerizing. My favorite is "November."