Praise for Bruce Dethlefsen:

Bruce Dethlefsen can make a stunning poem of just about anything he aims his pen at. These are beautiful, uncluttered poems, deeply saturated with innocence and worldliness. These are satisfying poems filled with an easy, languid grace. You'll find quiet and complex love poems here, skillfully imbued with emotion and sensibility, well-juiced with wit and humor. Bruce is an excellent writer and knows how to shift the power to the subjects of his poems. He has set a high standard of craftsmanship with this collection. Make sure you have a chair at his table near the dance floor.