Adam Chooses

Many of Michael's poems skillfully employ rhyme and meter and update traditional forms, such as the sonnet. He unabashedly defends the worth of poetic form, although he is no aesthetic dogmatist. His poems reflect both his youthful rejection of Catholicism and desire to articulate credible ethical standards; full acceptance of human sexuality and desire to express romantic love; delight in nature's beauty and awareness of its dangers, including the violence in ourselves. His poems typically feature precise imagery and clear, absorbing narratives; Michael loves to tell a good story, and his poems reflect this. Michael's wonderful new book is a must for all lovers of poetry.