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Curves and Angles: A Poetic Exploration of Love, Loss, and the Human Condition

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In his latest collection of poems, Curves and Angles, Brad Leithauser invites readers to embark on a profound and emotionally resonant journey through the complexities of love, loss, and the human condition. With lyrical language and evocative imagery, Leithauser delves into the depths of human experience, exploring the joys, sorrows, and complexities that shape our lives.

Through a series of carefully crafted poems, Leithauser examines the nature of love in all its forms. He explores the euphoric beginnings of new love, the comfort and companionship of enduring relationships, and the bittersweet pain of loss. In the poem "First Love," he captures the exhilarating rush of newfound love with vivid imagery:

Curves and Angles: Poems

by Brad Leithauser

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	91 pages

Like a moth to a flame, I was drawn to her light,
Her laughter like music, her smile a beacon in the night.
I was lost in her eyes, a world of infinite delight,
Caught in the web of her love, a prisoner of her might.

But Leithauser also delves into the darker aspects of love, exploring the pain of heartbreak and the struggle to cope with loss. In the poem "Elegy for a Lost Love," he mourns the passing of a beloved with raw and poignant emotion:

Your absence leaves a void, a gaping hole in my heart,
Your laughter and your touch, now just a distant memory's art.
I search for you in every corner, in every shadow and light,
But you're gone, and with you, my world has lost its brightest light.

Beyond love and loss, Leithauser also explores the broader human condition in Curves and Angles. He examines the fragility of life, the search for meaning, and the indomitable spirit that resides within us all. In the poem "The Human Comedy," he reflects on the absurdity and wonder of human existence:

We are but actors on a stage, playing out our parts,
In this grand comedy of life, with all its joys and starts.
We laugh, we cry, we love, we lose, we rise, we fall,
Yet through it all, we remain standing, answering life's call.

With each poem in Curves and Angles, Brad Leithauser invites readers to reflect on their own lives and emotions. His words resonate with universal truths and human experiences, reminding us of the beauty, pain, and resilience that shape our existence. Whether you are a seasoned poetry lover or new to the genre, this collection is sure to leave a lasting impression.

In the words of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver, "Brad Leithauser's poems are 'curves and angles' of truth and beauty, illuminating the complexities of our human journey with grace and insight." Don't miss this opportunity to experience the profound and moving poetry of Brad Leithauser in Curves and Angles.

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Curves and Angles: Poems

by Brad Leithauser

4.2 out of 5