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Dan Hartigan's debut collection of poetry is a poignant and evocative celebration of the lives of houses themselves, and the lives that pervade them. The poet/builder uses vivid imagery and emotional depth as tools that bring to life the various buildings and the characters within them. The houses reveal glimpses of the lives that have passed through them and the stories that have been embedded in their walls, serving as a metaphor for the fragility of the personal inner and wider world.With humour, literary references, wordplay, use of form, and thought-provoking themes, this book invites the reader to reflect on the many ways in which our homes can hold the shape of our lives and define our existence. Each re-read of a poem is a renovation itself, opening up unique perspectives on the beauty, mystery, and power of the houses that surround us. An essential new and exciting poetic voice for anyone who has ever called a house their home, and for those who are curious about the interplay between the built environment and the human experience.

Desire Paths, the latest poetry collection from Andrew Martin, invites readers on an emotional journey through the natural world and the human experience. This is writing that is inspired by the works of John Clare and Edward Thomas, and his unique approach to imagery and minimalist precision capture the beauty and vulnerability of the world around us. Through delicate metaphors and unwavering honesty, it explores themes of loss, longing, sorrow, and pain, but also celebrates the joy and wonder of the natural world. Each poem in this collection is a love song to the world and the individual, full of lyricism that is both heartwarming and thought-provoking. It takes you on a captivating journey, where the beauty of the environment creates an intoxicating and immersive mood, and each re-reading will draw you further into a world that is impossible to ignore.