Mockingbird by Derek Webster

Mockingbird by Derek Webster

Mockingbird by Derek Webster

Mockingbird is a provocative incursion into experimental poetry. Poems such as The Black Lake, Verlaine, Birdwatcher’s Fieldnotes, Identifying the Body have eccentric boundaries and the opening of these poems invites readers in and demands an instinctual response

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Mockingbird Paperback – April 1, 2016 by Derek Webster  (Author)

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Signal Editions (April 1, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 80 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1550654268
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1550654264
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.5 ounces

Mockingbird is a provocative incursion into experimental poetry. Poems such as The Black Lake, Verlaine, Birdwatcher’s Fieldnotes, Identifying the Body have eccentric boundaries and the opening of these poems invites readers in and demands an instinctual response. The gift of insight woven into the poems makes the reader catch a breath in wonder. The collection's relevancy makes it a powerful read, especially for newcomers to the poetry genre. Those seeking an inspirational poetry collection for everyday reading will find that in this book. It’s a sparkling debut by Derek Webster.

About the Author

Born in Richmond, Virginia, Derek Webster grew up in Beijing, Toronto and London. He received an MFA in Poetry from Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied with Carl Phillips, Erin Belieu and Yusef Komunyakaa. His poetry and prose have appeared in The FiddleheadThe Malahat ReviewThe Walrus, and Boston Review. The founding editor of Maisonneuve magazine, he lives in Montreal.