Inspired by a delightful true story, when a nonverbal boy goes to the symphony, the beautiful music moves him to speech.
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Todd Boss is an acclaimed poet, librettist, and public artist whose work is marked by a keen sensitivity to the marriage of words and music. His critically lauded poems have appeared in prestigious publications, and his debut collection was hailed as one of the year's best. Boss collaborates closely with composers on operas and choral works, with premieres heard in world-renowned venues. Beyond his literary output, he engages in public art, creating installations and film projections that bring poetry into shared spaces. He is also the founder of the world's only poetry film company, dedicated to bringing contemporary verse to new audiences.
- 2024
- 2022
Someday the Plan of a Town: Poems
- 104 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Amidst personal upheaval in 2018, Todd Boss embarked on a transformative journey, selling his possessions to explore the world through housesitting. His experiences in diverse locations—ranging from urban apartments to rural farmhouses—serve as the backdrop for the poems in this collection. Each piece reflects his quest for connection and solace, capturing the essence of the places he visited and the emotions he encountered along the way. These poems become his sole souvenirs, embodying a profound exploration of life and loss.
- 2019
Tough Luck
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
[Todd Boss]'s poems generate their own rambunctious music and remind us `yes, / miracles happen.' -Minneapolis Star Tribune
- 2012
Pitch
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Exploring themes of loss, home, and marriage, this collection features poems that resonate with the complexities of life, akin to the contrasting keys of a piano. The work showcases the author's musicality and mastery of internal rhyme, creating a rich tapestry of emotions that reflect both brightness and darkness. Each piece serves as a variation on the central metaphor of an overturned piano, inviting readers to experience the inner music that defines our existence.
- 2008
Yellowrocket
- 122 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of the Midwest, this debut poetry collection explores themes of nostalgia and loss through vivid imagery of a Wisconsin farm and the devastating storm that altered it. The poems delve into the complexities of a tumultuous marriage, intertwining love and wonder, capturing the emotional landscape of personal and familial memories. Todd Boss's evocative language and keen observations invite readers to reflect on the interplay between nature and human experience.