Dear Reader

Exploring the metaphysics of reading, Bruce Bond's single-poem sequence delves into how we navigate a complex world filled with gods, monsters, and the chaos of life. Through the lens of an imagined listener, he examines the interplay between self and other, revealing how our connections shape our experiences of sacrifice, loss, and humor. The poem reflects on the tension between universals and particulars, suggesting that meaning is found in the renewal of the real and the imagined, inviting readers to contemplate the deeper layers of existence.