Inner Thoughts of a Stable Genius

by Jeremy Gulley

Jeremy Gulley is a style unto himself. Frank, potent, brutal, yet full of humor and heart, his poems shed light onto a world just beneath the surface. His poems highlight that part of the world, those people, those situations that are often unintentionally overlook as we are all too involved in our own microcosmic drama. Inner Thoughts of a Stable Genius, a provocative title in our times for sure, shows us these shadows of the world, but also, as the title suggests, gives the reader plenty of insight into the creative process, and into the mind of the book's creator. From idle conversations with friends, to romantic relations, to reactions to the socio-political climate, to wiping Cheeto dust from the keyboard, nothing is off topic, but it is all necessary in this timeless document of our times.

46 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2020

Reviews

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inner Thoughts of a Stable Genius, Jeremy Gulley’s new book of poetry, finally arrived in the mail. As I am someone who enjoys poetry—especially new poetry from Spartan Press—I have been looking forward to reading this book since early May. I was not disappointed either. The title and the cover both allude to the president, but the poems inside could be appreciated without the reference. The poems range from funny--like the last poem about eating Cheetos for breakfast, to haunting--like number 39 about a woman who tried to save her son from a fire by throwing him out a window. Other moments cuttingly point out that “what the world really needs is a batch of unevenly cooked potato chips that aren’t judged by an arbitrary standard,” and “I like my life the way it is, jagged and mostly ill-advised.” This book was a delicious read that I am still contemplating. I recommend this book to readers who like short poems that make them laugh, but also make them sit back and say aha.