Approaching Poetry

A poet's voice as it develops has a striking effect on those lucky enough to be exposed to his creations on a regular basis. The poetic voice must be nurtured, encouraged and given room to grow and strengthen. It will become clear to the readers of Approaching Poetry that Mark Grinyer has spent years carefully tending the gift he has been given to reach others by his choice of topics and his use of language to express his thoughts. Creative thought and vibrant language characterize this new and compelling chapbook! The reader's experience is sure to be intellectually stimulating and emotionally satisfying. Enjoy the writings of this author and come back for more!

Approaching Poetry is a collection of poems about writing poetry and about the nature of the poetry in post-modern America. It covers subjects from words to nature to urban living in a modern world of TV shows, visual arts, ideas and ideologies, covering topics ranging from cats to dolls and more! Mark Grinyer takes readers on a journey of poetic development spanning several decades! Approaching Poetry is a classic collection, with readable poems that create a thirst for more!