I read Southsightedness straight through, however that's not the idea of a poetry anthology. It is meant to be read slowly, picked up and put down. Words to stop and ponder over.
Day's poems are a powerful mix of soothing, haunting and provocative themes set in the world of a 21st century small country town where family, sport and tourism mix with the area's local history.
Loss, grief and pain feature heavily in Southsightedness however so does beauty, love and belonging.
Southsightedness celebrates the wonder of the earth and sea; the animals, the environment, the weather and the seasons.
Many of Day's poems are about nature and being one with nature. He wants his readers to not only see, but feel, the world around them.
Southsightedness is a book that will be enjoyed by poetry lovers and those who want something to open their eyes to the wonder all around us.
Being a reader of poetry that is more of the story-telling type I would have liked a short explanation on some of the poems. Or does that defeat the purpose?
My rating 4 / 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Publisher: Transit Lounge
Publication date: 1st April 2025
Genre: Poetry
Pages: 160
RRP: AU$32.99 (hardcover)
Source: Courtesy of the publisher via Quikmark Media
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