I just saw a glowing review by Soleil Noir of the Drollerie Press anthology Needles & Bones, which contains my “Subterranean Song.” The reviewer takes the time to go into detail on each of the stories and poems, saying what she likes and dislikes about each. Here’s what she has to say about mine:
Subterranean Song (poem) by David Sklar
“Ghosts and Music intertwined: to dance their way out of hell, or fall from the gates of heaven.”
A story set to poetry, literally, and utterly enthralling. I loved the imagery Sklar speckles through his verses. I cackled delightfully over his version of -er-hell. Artists, Musicians and Writers, of course, should get a kick out of this.
To whet your appetite, I give you my favorite lines:
“‘Cause death’s not so bad; I know people who’ve done it/and hunger and cold you get used to in time/but wondering what has become of someone/fills the twilight with shadows and wind.’”
His bio mentions he’s written more poems, I do believe I will have to go find them.
You can read the review in its entirety here.
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