Ribcage becomes the living poem poet

becomes the living poem poet Kath Abela steps into—dark lines on the page as organic as the patterns in sand drawn by waves

author of Saudade

most profoundly

rape and torture

on the night of the Paris massacres and in a poisoned future

Ribcage becomes the living poem poetYears drain the energy from some poets, but Joan Colby's work is as fresh and creative as ever, perhaps more so. Ribcage showcases the poet's rich imagination on subjects attempting to reconcile body and mind. The first section of the book ("The Body in Question") extends metaphors from various body parts (heart, blood, nerves, finger and hands, etc.), and the last section ("The Mind at Play") continues with a rich lyric and imagery often sung from a