Why the Sky is Far Away
Why the Sky is Far Away is a mix of poems about people and nature, by far the most revealing of my own story and feelings of any of my books so far.
Liz Lochhead: 'Bears, birds, quirky creation myths, playful hints of song-like rhyme, yes... But what endures from this substantial collection is this poet's tough mid-life love for the natural world, her hard-won acceptance of grief, longing, of the natural cycles of living as a human animal, a woman, in this world.'
Pippa Little: 'These poems sing 'a long strong song' in celebration of life and its most strange, delightful and unforgettable moments.... Haggith has a light, deft touch and an abiding passion for the sanctity of our earth. The poems are wise, too: "bask in the glow of now's fire".'
Chrys Salt: 'These poems speak quietly of a natural world, loved and deeply understood... They are beautifully crafted yet seem to live in the moment of their making, pitch perfect and wise - 'rahayu'. A stunning collection to heighten the senses and teach you how to look.'
Ian Stephen: 'It bristles and bustles with energy, which somehow still pulses through the various and wonderful forms found for a strong series of celebrations.'
Kate Ashton: 'Mandy Haggith's new collection is a lovely unmarked path that traverses continents, discovering peoples' sacred words for things, singing universal truths.'
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