The Reason for the Rhyme

The Reason for the Rhyme is the first full length book of poems by Dave Adams. This unique collection is polished and crisp; there is music in these genuinely powerful and lyric poems that shares a true tenderness and empathy.With a background as a jazz musician it is not surprising that the author has created such an exciting new and original voice. The poet pays tribute to the wisdom of youth by including poems by and inspiration from his daughters and jazz students. Unique in their blend and grasp, each of the over fifty poems is post scripted with an explanation as to the motivation and impetus.