Blue is Bigger Than Brown By Harry Posner

Harry Posner divides this book of poetry into 4 enticing sections.  His writing is original using free verse, rhyme, and other means to put poem to page.  From the poem “in the event of true happiness”:  “in the event of true happiness / break glass with hammer (supplied) / extract guilt (supplied) and apply freely.”  He writes in an exciting voice.  His words flash and burn as you read.  It’s the kind of poetry that stays long after you’ve read it.  His poetry brings compassion and beauty plus gives words their meaning.  This is a soul moving book of poems.

In the Event of True Happiness

in the event of true happiness
break glass with hammer (supplied)
extract guilt (supplied) and apply freely
wrap chain (supplied) around neck
tighten with insipid culture (supplied)
cut breath to lungs
cover over eyes
spray body with numbing solution (supplied)
climb into mental box (supplied)
drape with mediocrity (supplied)
cut off lips, out heart, through brain
dream of nothing (supplied)
care for nothing (supplied)
sell lips, heart, brain for profit
or eat, as required
if true happiness persists
sit on sofa (supplied)
turn on TV (supplied)
view screen until death arrives (supplied)