A spaced-out journey through public and private time, marked by grief and charm.Jared Stanley's So Tough navigates a season of wildfire smoke, gunfire, and a child's questioning spirit, finding rhythm in household, eros, and pleasure. These poems cast a wayward grin at the catastrophic comedy of our days.
Stanley rides elemental tones through suffering, offering a unique perspective on nature, urban life, and personal reflection. For readers seeking contemporary poetry that blends melancholy with hope.