Description
Discover the compelling poetry collection that delves into the hidden lives of toads, foxes, and urban landscapes. Released in 2021 by Puncher and Wattmann, Off Limits explores the uncharted territories of our existence. Through vivid imagery and thought-provoking narratives, this collection invites readers to confront the denied aspects of life and the complexities of human experience.
The title poem introduces readers to spaces that are off-limits, serving as a metaphor for the deeper, often overlooked emotions we harbor. As you journey through the verses, you’ll encounter poetic explorations of urban rebellion—like ‘tunnel rats’ skateboarding through the underbelly of Sydney and cavers unearthing erotic adventures within abandoned power stations.
In Off Limits, the interconnectedness of human desires and the natural world is laid bare. From the frustrations of daily commuters to the longings of lovers caught between time zones and chili sauce, the poet navigates the spectrum of human emotion with sharpness and empathy. Each poem is a reflection on biomimicry, space travel, and our undeniable link to the animal kingdom, all while maintaining a wry critique of humanity’s aspirations to transcend our earthly boundaries.
This brand-new collection, with an ISBN of 9781922571021, is not just an anthology; it is a passionate engagement with the world around us, urging readers to find beauty and rebellion within the mundane.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922571021
Year: 2021
Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann
Description:
Off Limits features toads and torched pubs, and the hidden lives of foxes. The title poem suggests spaces that are barred, out of bounds. By extension, the collection probes underground mindscapes and the buried lives of others. Lifts manhole covers, shines a spotlight on the ways the human heart enacts rebellion. â€Tunnel rats’ skateboarding in Sydney’s drains. Cavers making erotic forays into the forbidden White Bay Power Station. Developers eying off iconic buildings. These poems capture the desperation of commuters trapped on motorways, of long-distance lovers navigating desire between hot chilli sauce and Arizona landscapes. This is the territory of space travel and robots, the wonders of biomimicry and the transcending of our limitations to learn from animals. Wryly ironic about humanity’s dream of reinventing itself on other planets, the poet resists the trashing of the one we inhabit. This is poetry of passionate engagement, clear-eyed and firmly earthed.
'Wakeling is the skeptic arsonist; sharp-eyed seer of the under things of places you thought you knew. Here she burns the words to see their lights. Watch your step.' – Chris Mansell
The title poem introduces readers to spaces that are off-limits, serving as a metaphor for the deeper, often overlooked emotions we harbor. As you journey through the verses, you’ll encounter poetic explorations of urban rebellion—like ‘tunnel rats’ skateboarding through the underbelly of Sydney and cavers unearthing erotic adventures within abandoned power stations.
In Off Limits, the interconnectedness of human desires and the natural world is laid bare. From the frustrations of daily commuters to the longings of lovers caught between time zones and chili sauce, the poet navigates the spectrum of human emotion with sharpness and empathy. Each poem is a reflection on biomimicry, space travel, and our undeniable link to the animal kingdom, all while maintaining a wry critique of humanity’s aspirations to transcend our earthly boundaries.
This brand-new collection, with an ISBN of 9781922571021, is not just an anthology; it is a passionate engagement with the world around us, urging readers to find beauty and rebellion within the mundane.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922571021
Year: 2021
Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann
Description:
Off Limits features toads and torched pubs, and the hidden lives of foxes. The title poem suggests spaces that are barred, out of bounds. By extension, the collection probes underground mindscapes and the buried lives of others. Lifts manhole covers, shines a spotlight on the ways the human heart enacts rebellion. â€Tunnel rats’ skateboarding in Sydney’s drains. Cavers making erotic forays into the forbidden White Bay Power Station. Developers eying off iconic buildings. These poems capture the desperation of commuters trapped on motorways, of long-distance lovers navigating desire between hot chilli sauce and Arizona landscapes. This is the territory of space travel and robots, the wonders of biomimicry and the transcending of our limitations to learn from animals. Wryly ironic about humanity’s dream of reinventing itself on other planets, the poet resists the trashing of the one we inhabit. This is poetry of passionate engagement, clear-eyed and firmly earthed.
'Wakeling is the skeptic arsonist; sharp-eyed seer of the under things of places you thought you knew. Here she burns the words to see their lights. Watch your step.' – Chris Mansell