RaveNew York Journal of BooksShaughnessy writes startling original poems that are both intellectually wide-ranging and emotionally riveting. She writes as a woman and a mother concerned about sexism, racism, gun violence, and environmental destruction. While writing about these difficult topics, she engages in puns and word play. Her poems are full of contradictions that lead to deeper thought ... Some may consider Shaughnessy’s latest collection the work of a Cassandra who has nothing positive to say. Others will see the book as the work of a brilliant visionary. But few can disagree that Shaughnessy’s work is a highly original look at the world as it is today and the dangers we seem intent on inflicting upon ourselves. The poems in this book shout, \'Pay attention!\' The poet’s job is to pay attention; others should, too.
