The Presence

I've just seen an advance copy of The Presence by Bruce Meyer. I've also just returned from Canada where I heard this same fellow on the radio. Astounding! His new book of poems is intriguing, although I don't know how he manages to pull of such consistently fine control of form. I agree with Sydney Lea's comments at the back of the book: this guy is a master of form. Buy this book if you love poetry.

Meyer's poetry in "The Presence" is that miraculous blend of the real and the ethereal. From the opening poem to the final word, Meyer's work rises above the hum of contemporary verse. His stories, his observations and his lyrical insights are a joy to read. Of the poems in the book, I strongly recommend "The Melting," "Chinatown," "At T.S. Eliot's Columbarium," and "Billy Bishop." The success of this book rests largely on his ability to transform form into music. This is a must book for those who value the highest principles in contemporary poetry.