Piling up Boxes

Ross Keating's second book of poetry is welcomed with open arms. According to fellow Baba poet and reviewer Steve Klein, “his simple language and vivid imagery convey emotional depth in a lively and humorous way.” He continues, “In poem after poem, I was struck by the way Ross, seemingly with ease, goes to the heart of some emotional truth and lays it bare in a way which might seem self evident but for the novelty of expression.”

Steve concludes his review by saying, “I thought this was a beguiling gem of a book, and urge others to get their hands on a copy and read it for themselves.” Below is a sample poem from the book, the first and it's namesake.

Piling up boxes

I place words
on a page
like a boy piles boxes
up against a fence

so I can climb up
to look over
and try to see
my Beloved
walking about
in His garden.

Published 2020