And Short the Season: Poems

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Exploring themes of mortality and the human experience, Maxine Kumin's final collection features poems that intertwine personal reflections with political undertones. She skillfully blends myth with contemporary issues, addressing the cycles of life and death, as well as the complexities of human emotions—both violent and tender. Through her piercing imagery and profound insights, Kumin offers a compelling meditation on existence and the earth's fragility.