Outbursts From The Seventh Decade

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(29 34 40 1)>Carol Chapman's antennae are wired and poised to observe reflect and respond to the roiling circumstances that confront us. Chapman's poetry is fueled by the fears and emotions that weigh on us during turbulence upheaval and even moments of tranquility when squelched thoughts surface. Emotions are frequently buried as a wall of protection. Chapman's poetry breaches this wall confronting isolation passion sex death hypocrisy cruelty and the realities of life. It opposes injustice and does not skirt around the edges. Chapman's observations reflections and emotions are both tender and searing.</span></p>