If you are wondering where the lions are they are here in James Collins' latest collection of poems; fierce yet merciful lions. This selection of Collins' poetry is a masterful work of outstanding artistry and skill. The poems richly creative honest and filled with profound self-knowledge deal with the body mind and spirit of man. In James Collins' words: This body is only a rumor / not a possession you can keep.... live at that address in forever / you currently rent... and we wait for a / sign to see / who will paint the entire / canvas blue and / start over. Wonderful imagery. Wonderful energy. Wonderful language. ~Earl LeClaire poet