How We Sleep on the Nights We Don't Make Love

by E. Ethelbert Miller

In this wide-ranging collection of lyrics, dealing with themes such as family, love, racism, and war, E. Ethelbert Miller sets his scenes against the backdrop of the stark realities of contemporary life, here and abroad. As both his love poems and political poems attest, Miller believes with full faith in the transformative powers of love and understanding. His poems on friendship and love are tender, often whimsical. His political poems are evenhanded and compassionate.

Genres: Poetry

74 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2004

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

When you need to remember to feel grateful about things, read this. Also, a great gift for Valentine's--Miller's poetry is always sexually charged and full of love love love and musicality. And it's not the sentimental sappy kind of romance stuff that makers your (my) skin crawl.

[Ana J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who knew such simplistic poetry could move your heart? Definitely worth picking up and reading!

[Cynthia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great poetry by a great poet.

[Indie Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didn't like all of the poems but I absolutely adore his prose. Would definitely like to read more of his work to get a better feel for his style.

[Nitivia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the poems, and I ADORE the title.

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hadn't read a book of poetry in a while, but this title caught my eye in the library and I picked it up. It's really good and I really liked th two topics he brings up. Love and then also stories about a little Black boy in DC (I think) befriending Arab children.