Dear John-

Dear John- is a collection of poems that investigate and explore the multi-facets of love by using diverse points of view to reveal romantic love loving friendships and love that is complicated. The namesake poem for which this book was conceived the final poem Dear John- is an epistolary poem in multiple stanzas ultimately on which the theme of this book is derived. what happens between the notes // is the living.As a veteran who deployed to Iraq I know what its like to place hope in a letter not knowing what awaits me on the other side. LeHew addresses the unknowing with remarkable honesty courage and wisdom.-Kristine Iredale poet veteran kick-ass baker. Laura LeHew pulls at her scabs with grace wit and poetic honesty. Keep this one close by because it is worth reading several times.-Christopher J. Jarmick writer poet and owner of BookTree in Kirkland WashingtonThe evocative language along with the monosyllabic words bring to life a collage of grief desire loss sexuality and repression. Line after line a new secret is revealed.... LeHews poetry is stunning clear and melodic.-Raúl Sánchez author of All Our Brown-Skinned Angelsand 2019-2021 City of Redmond Poet Laureate