Bruce Bond is a poet whose work delves deeply into the human psyche, exploring themes of loss, memory, and the persistent search for connection. His lyrical style is marked by precise language and profound introspection, echoing his background as a classical and jazz musician. Bond navigates the complexities of human existence through striking metaphors and imagery that evoke deep emotion and thought. His poetry challenges readers to contemplate the beauty and pain of the world around us.
Exploring the dual nature of collectivity, this poetry collection delves into personal and historical themes, revealing how individual psyches shape communal experiences. It highlights the tension between connection and division, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of shared human experiences.
Exploring the intricate bond between trauma and community, this collection delves into how loss amplifies feelings of isolation while simultaneously highlighting our yearning for connection. It examines historical instances of collective dancing during plagues as expressions of both despair and a deep desire to engage with one another. The work emphasizes the necessity of empathy and imagination in times of crisis, framing the act of listening as both a moral and artistic endeavor essential for healing and understanding.
Engaging in a dialogue of near-sonnets, Bruce Bond and Dan Beachy-Quick delve into the complexities of selfhood through personal and cultural lenses. Drawing inspiration from Emmanuel Levinas, the poets explore the ethical dimensions of our relationships with others and the inherent otherness within ourselves. This work highlights the instability and richness of language, emphasizing that dialogue serves as both a medium and a source of fascination, revealing the mercies found in friendship and the unfamiliar.
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Exploring the wilderness as a multifaceted realm, Bruce Bond delves into its spiritual, psychological, and ecological dimensions. He redefines "invention" as a journey of inward exploration through nature, advocating for a deeper engagement that transcends mere reflection. The narrative balances meditative and vibrant tones, encouraging readers to embrace imaginative expression as an integral part of the natural world. The work ultimately promotes a reflective and embodied relationship with the environment, highlighting the tension between exploitation and preservation.
Annie Grace and her two young student interns travel to a remote area of the Andes to work at an archeological dig site. Annie's hope is that the team can discover the 'Andean-Inca' Rosetta Stone so the ancient Inca language can finally be interpreted and explained. The work looks promising until they are kidnapped and transported to one of the largest coca growing plantations in the Andes. As prisoners, they become a pawn between a drug lord ready to harvest, and the US government with plans to destroy the fields before they can be harvested. This is a compelling novel where human lives and an entire empire are at stake. Annie and her young women are doomed unless they can be saved by someone.
Exploring the metaphysical imagination, this poetry collection delves into both secular and sacred realms, addressing humanity's longing for a lost past and fears of forgetting. It critiques idolatry as a flawed approach to identity, highlighting issues tied to race, nation, and religion that lead to exclusion and cruelty. The legacy of the Holocaust serves as a poignant reminder of cultural memory, challenging language while urging the necessity to articulate our shared experiences and vulnerabilities.
Focusing on the act of naming, this meditative poetry collection delves into its significance for survival on biological, psychological, and ethical levels. Bruce Bond examines how naming can both facilitate and hinder attention, empathy, and the establishment of a functional society, prompting readers to reflect on the complexities of language and identity.
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