Keeping Time by Tim Dooley, part of the Salt Modern Poets series, is a striking exploration of the fluidity and fragility of time, memory, and personal history. Dooley’s poems blend sharp observation with lyrical precision, inviting readers to meditate on moments caught between past and present. The collection’s sophisticated interplay of rhythm and language reflects the complexities of human experience, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate poetry that balances emotional depth with intellectual rigor. Through understated yet evocative verse, Dooley captures the ephemeral nature of existence, urging a mindful attentiveness to the passage of time.
Keeping Time by Tim Dooley, part of the Salt Modern Poets series, is a striking exploration of the fluidity and fragility of time, memory, and personal history. Dooley’s poems blend sharp observation with lyrical precision, inviting readers to meditate on moments caught between past and present. The collection’s sophisticated interplay of rhythm and language reflects the complexities of human experience, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate poetry that balances emotional depth with intellectual rigor. Through understated yet evocative verse, Dooley captures the ephemeral nature of existence, urging a mindful attentiveness to the passage of time.
Salt Publishing, 2008 hardback first edition in very good condition
