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A montage of poetic imagery, A Tango with a Thistle is inspired by the ordinary and extraordinary. Poems about the New England landscape, whimsical questions posed by children, like what would it be like to be a duck?-and derived from other situations, author Shane Robitaille's poems will appeal to both poetry buffs and those who haven't read a poem in years. Although most poetry volumes do not include illustrations or photography, Robitaille feels that photos enhance A Tango with a Thistle's appeal. Paul Robitaille, who has been capturing New England's unique landscape in photographs since he…mehr

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A montage of poetic imagery, A Tango with a Thistle is inspired by the ordinary and extraordinary. Poems about the New England landscape, whimsical questions posed by children, like what would it be like to be a duck?-and derived from other situations, author Shane Robitaille's poems will appeal to both poetry buffs and those who haven't read a poem in years. Although most poetry volumes do not include illustrations or photography, Robitaille feels that photos enhance A Tango with a Thistle's appeal. Paul Robitaille, who has been capturing New England's unique landscape in photographs since he was a child, took the pictures accompanying some of the poems. From the beauty of a "Christmas Snow" to the vibrant sights of "Spring Days," Robitaille's words form a masterful and unforgettable collection. Whether you're young, young at heart, new to poetry, or a rhyme connoisseur, the universal appeal of A Tango with a Thistle will leave you greatly anticipating of your next foray into nature.
Autorenporträt
Shane Robitaille's poems and essays have appeared in The Heron's Nest, Modern Haiku, USA Today, and in other publications. He resides in western Massachusetts with his wife and daughters. Paul Robitaille has been taking photographs ever since his parents put a camera in his hands at an early age. He continues to photograph his everyday surroundings and lives in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, with his son Christopher.