Where River Meets Ocean

This collection of poetry begins with the poet's inaugural address as Laureate of San Francisco, a sparkling essay that shows how poetry can please and empower. Strong, introspective and caring, major's poems capture the challenge and joy of being an artist, as they survey the political and social landscapes of one of America's favorite cities.
A visionary of hope, with a heart big enough to embrace every neighborhood, street and alley in this magical and -poetical city. Here is a poet who shoots straight as Cupid's arrow. Zing  Right to the heart.--Alejandro Murgu a
devorah major is a poet, novelist, and essayist who has published prize-winning works of fiction and poetry. Among her books are Open Weave, Brown Glass Windows, and Street Smarts. She lives in San Francisco and works as an editor and arts administrator.


Author: Devorah Major
Publisher: City Lights Books
Published: 09/01/2003
Pages: 103
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 7.00h x 6.38w x 0.31d
ISBN: 9781931404037
About the Author
devorah major is an African-American poet, novelist, essayist, and teacher. She is the current Poet Laureate of San Francisco. Among her books Brown Glass Windows, Open Weave, street smarts, and Where River Meets Ocean.