4.5⭐
This was such a wonderful read. 

I've yet to read John Koethe's work before, but when I sat to begin this, I was immediately taken at his style of poetry. I love his semi-poetic, semi-prose style of writing; it really felt so wonderful to read and his themes are powerfully displayed. Aging, mortality, life experiences, contemplation of one's position in the world; all of these themes are great and easily relatable to the everyday reader. Considering the time when this collection was published, this was a perfect read for the pandemic, but all of these poems are still relevant today, exemplifying Koethe's ability to discuss the large questions we may have looming the backs of our minds.