Just a Little Cage of Bone: Collected Poems

Put on your seat belt! In this collection Bill takes his readers on a poetic journey through history, riding on the continuum of shared humanity. His poems are soaked in musicality, vibrancy, and sensitivity. Be prepared for a luscious, delicious thrill ride that delights while challenging one's equilibrium. We meet new friends while becoming reacquainted with those we've known for decades from afar. Bill confronts societal ills while enticing us to face our own experiences and pre-conceived notions. This collection invites many repeated visits.-Pamela A. Shea (9th Poet Laureate of Sunland-Tujunga 2017-2020)Bill Cushing expresses himself unreservedly in his latest poetry collection, Just A Little Cage of Bone. In his poems, he conveys blissful moments, melancholy memories, and heartfelt desires in a concise, accessible, and straightforward manner. For example, in the poem, A Prayer To Reject Sanctuary, Cushing writes, "Every scrape and scar, cut and burn, ordained me into who I became." The line is visceral and powerful. Many readers will relate to these brutal yet authentic words. In truth, this poetry collection contains dozens of unvarnished lines that will blow you away. In Just A Little Cage of Bone, Bill Cushing has achieved his goal of delivering yet another well-written and engaging work.Check it out! It is well worth it.-Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram (Host and Producer of Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio) www.qlpor.com