Where the Parrot Flies

Ah like a luxurious exhale</br> The morning sun leaves her hidden bed</br> And with fiery sandals sets sail</br> Upon uncharted waters of love and dread.</br> We say hello to strangers we've never met</br> Search the mysterious places behind their eyes ...</p> <p>James Levin embraces all of life's experiences-both good and bad-in his first collection of poetry. In verse written in 2003-2004 Levin observes life around him while attempting to capture the essence of what it is to be human.</p> <p>In a varied compilation that includes sestinas villanelles pantoums and sonnets Levin explores relationships tragedies faith nature death and love. From the complexities of a mother and son bond to the marathon that follows a frightening medical diagnosis to a teacher's innermost thoughts as his students return to the classroom Levin shares relatable verse that encourages others to look inward and reflect on their own experiences and lives.</p> <p><I>Where the Parrot Flies</I> is an engaging anthology of poems that shares one man's lyrical journey through two years of life as he learns loves and lets go.</p>