Like a Bruised Apple: A Collection of Poems and Short Fiction

Imaginative and irreverent. Mundane and extraordinary. Words sizzle and pop across white spaces, creating remarkable visions that leap from the page. InLike a Bruised Apple, Michael Howard artfully and subtly injects smooth sounds and images into every piece. More reminiscent of a jazz concert than a poetry reading, Howard's poetry provokes both smiles and serious contemplation. Many of the poet's compositions use humor to draw the reader in, and then, within a well-crafted line or two, present a more serious note: ?What is the kindest thing you have ever done for another person? / Is that all you did? / Is that what you want to be remembered as the kindest thing you ever did for another? / You better get crackin'.' Utilizing some traditional and some not-so-traditional forms, Howard skillfully moldsLike a Bruised Appleinto an Everyman's journey. The reality and surreality found within the pages of this collection will awaken your senses in delightful and startling ways.Howard, Michael is the author of 'Like a Bruised Apple: A Collection of Poems and Short Fiction', published 2007 under ISBN 9780595704286 and ISBN 059570428X.