If God is a Poet

<p>In this diverse collection of poems Ron Barton explores the various aspects of his world that make him who he is. Regardless of the seriousness of tone which is often tongue-in-cheek each poem contains some element of his life – whether it be a reaction to childhood and fatherhood or a reflection of his love of teaching and football. If God is a Poet encourages readers to question their values regarding Australian identity and gender roles without aggressively promoting a specific agenda. Here we see the professional writer experimenting with form imagery and theme while remaining highly accessible and readable.</p>