Porubsky's sixth poetry collection takes a meditative look at how being true to oneself influences the dynamics of family, friendship and identity. Hear the poet himself read from his collection.
Matthew Porubsky is a writer born and raised in Topeka, Kansas. He is the author of voyeur poems, Fire Mobile (the pregnancy sonnets), John, Ruled by Pluto, Serpent’s Lap, and Stand in Old Light.
Stand in Old Light, Porubsky's most recent poetry collection, takes a stream-of-consciousness look at examining memories and emotion, letting the interpretation flow like water around obstacles in a stream, unrestricted from its continuous sojourn. The poems in this collection focus on the present moment.
Everyone is welcome to attend and hear Porubsky read from Stand in Old Light.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Books/Authors/Writing |
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