The Wrenching of the Hip That Precedes the Blessing

What do you get when you cross the Good Samaritan existential androids and Midwestern pastoral scenes? Either a bad joke or the first poetry collection from Daniel R. Jones. In equal parts levity and contemplation Jones delivers a uniquely accessible poetic voice. Whether hes exploring spirituality the far-reaches of speculative fiction or the tedium of life in a fly-over state each piece is poignant and filled with a sense of quiet wonder. The poems oscillate between lighthearted quipping (as seen in To Caligula from His Horse and Odin and I Race for the Runes) wide-eyed introspection (as seen in Veering and The Brunt of the Curse) and spiritual rumination (as seen in The Sheen in Dirty Things and Beyond the Balustrade). Whatever the subject-matter or style of the poem these pieces are sure to satisfy inviting the reader into transcendence--whether that be through laughter contemplation of God or self-reflection.