Fast Animal

This collection by African American poet Tim Seibles explores a range of poetic form, including lyric, ode, narrative, and mystical. Like a "fast animal," the poet's voice can swiftly change direction and tone as he crisscrosses between present and past. From "Delores Epps" It seems insane now, but she'd be standing soaked in the school day morning light . . . Tim Seibles, who teaches at Old Dominion University, is the author of six previous books, including Body Movesand Hurdy-Gurdy. His poetry has been featured in Best American Poetry 2010. Seibles has been the recipient of an NEA grant for poetry and Open Voice award.