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MWSA Review
Knowing When is Mark Fleisher’s fifth book of poetry. It centers mostly on poems of sadness and tragedy, but since that is a universal part of the human condition, many will find that the poems resonate and invite the reader to deeper reflection. Some poems deal with dementia, some with loss and trauma, while others tackle the concepts of loneliness, friendship, forgiveness, and our inability to get along. Several focus on the cold seasons of autumn and winter, parlaying seasonal aspects into emotions of grief and loss. On the other hand, “Batter Up,” is a somewhat whimsical take on a rookie mistake. Whatever the season, the poems are easy to read and understand, while also excavating deep thoughts and deeper emotions.
Review by Betsy Beard (May 2024)
Author's Synopsis
Under the mantle of its intriguing title Mark Fleisher writes of sadness and tragedy, lightens the mood with poems about love, nature, even baseball, as well as a mirthful look at technology. Fleisher’s blend of narrative and lyric styles cut to the heart of the matter, showing the ability to speak volumes in a minimum number of lines. His eclectic collection also invites the reader to contemplate questions posed in the title poem and other selections.
Format(s) for review: Paper Only
Review Genre: Poetry—Poetry Book
Number of Pages: 36
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