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Sky Country: American Poets Continuum 162

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Sky Country is a collection of poems that explores the beauty and mystery of the American Southwest. These poems are full of vivid imagery, rich language, and a deep sense of place. They will transport you to a land of vast deserts, towering mountains, and ancient cultures.

Sky Country (American Poets Continuum 162)

Sky Country (American Poets Continuum Book 162)

by Christine Kitano

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	80 pages

The poems in Sky Country are written by some of the most important poets of the American Southwest, including Joy Harjo, Linda Hogan, Simon Ortiz, and Ofelia Zepeda. These poets write from a variety of perspectives, but they all share a deep love for the land and its people.

Sky Country is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. These poems will open your eyes to the beauty of the American Southwest and will help you to understand the rich cultures that have shaped this region.

Here are a few excerpts from the poems in Sky Country:

"The desert is a place of silence and solitude, A place where the soul can find its own rhythm. The desert is a place of beauty and wonder, A place where the stars shine brighter than anywhere else."

-Joy Harjo, "The Desert"

"The mountains are a place of strength and power, A place where the spirit can soar. The mountains are a place of beauty and wonder, A place where the clouds dance with the wind."

-Linda Hogan, "The Mountains"

"The river is a place of life and renewal, A place where the soul can be cleansed. The river is a place of beauty and wonder, A place where the fish leap and the birds sing."

-Simon Ortiz, "The River"

"The sky is a place of mystery and wonder, A place where the clouds float like dreams. The sky is a place of beauty and wonder, A place where the stars twinkle like diamonds."

-Ofelia Zepeda, "The Sky"

If you are looking for a book of poetry that will inspire you, move you, and stay with you long after you finish reading it, then Sky Country is the book for you.