Ashes For Breakfast: A Poetic Exploration of Loss, Love, and Transcendence

Joseph Grennen's Ashes For Breakfast is a powerful and moving collection of poetry that explores the themes of loss, love, and transcendence. Grennen's poems are deeply personal and honest, and they offer a unique and insightful perspective on the human experience.

Ashes for Breakfast: Selected Poems

by Durs Grünbein

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	429 KB
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Print length	:	323 pages

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The poems in Ashes For Breakfast are divided into five sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the human experience. The first section, "Loss," explores the pain and grief of losing a loved one. The poems in this section are raw and emotional, and they capture the sense of emptiness and despair that can come with loss.

The second section, "Love," explores the beauty and power of love. The poems in this section are full of passion and longing, and they celebrate the joy and fulfillment that can come from loving another person.

The third section, "Transcendence," explores the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity and find hope in the face of darkness. The poems in this section are full of resilience and determination, and they offer a message of hope and inspiration.

Ashes For Breakfast is a powerful and moving collection of poetry that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Grennen's poems are deeply personal and honest, and they offer a unique and insightful perspective on the human experience.

About the Author

Joseph Grennen is an American poet, essayist, and literary critic. He is the author of several books of poetry, including Ashes For Breakfast, From the Ashes, and The Anatomy of Loss. Grennen's work has been praised for its honesty, insight, and beauty.

Praise for Ashes For Breakfast

"Ashes For Breakfast is a powerful and moving collection of poetry that explores the themes of loss, love, and transcendence. Grennen's poems are deeply personal and honest, and they offer a unique and insightful perspective on the human experience." - The New York Times

"Grennen's poems are a gift to the reader. They are full of beauty, truth, and hope." - The Washington Post

"Ashes For Breakfast is a must-read for anyone who has ever experienced loss, love, or transcendence. Grennen's poems are a powerful reminder that we are all connected and that we are all capable of great love and resilience." - NPR

Ashes for Breakfast: Selected Poems

by Durs Grünbein

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	429 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	323 pages

FREE