I write poetry about passion, and when life comes knocking on the world’s doors, I respond. My work aspires to a finer future and I demand readers to think and destroy inequality, racism, and prejudice. Another side of my poetry covers the magnificence of our potential. Our journeys must find beauty, and strength. I am an author of Staring Blue Eyes, Landing on the Other Side, Rolling on the Plains, and poetry. passion. life. I am a nationally and internationally recognized poet and has been a featured reader in Oklahoma, Texas California and New Mexico.
In this collection of poetry, I exposed myself and I have no regrets. In my works, I am raw and naked.
Daryl's beautifully fierce book reeks of the Psalms, almost... the Psalms, if they'd been full of drunks and derelicts, outhouses, tornados, and mountain oysters... the Psalms, if they'd been set down at the ass-end of the Great Plains... the Psalms, if there'd been one about old men playing dominoes down at the Turd Farm next door to the sewer treatment plant... the Psalms, if one were to cry out to God, "Chicken-fry me a jackrabbit, please." Flat out biblical.
Nathan Brown Former Poet Laureate of OklahomaIn Raw and Person Without Apology, Daryl Ross Halencak takes on you on a journey. It is full of emotion and makes you think. You can hear his voice as you read this honest collection. As you read, you will be inside his mind and know Daryl Ross Halencak has nothing to apologize for.
Andrew Scott Canadian internationally Acclaimed Poet, "A Letter To You"© 2023 Atomic Bomb Poetry. All Rights Reserved
Just wanted to tell you that I read your book in one sitting and really enjoyed it. What I liked most, I think, is the voice you give to the many people who have no one to speak for them. What you offer that is unique is the attention you bring to this situation. I don't think anyone else is doing this. Thank you for your fine contribution. All my best wishes, Lynn
Lynn Hoggard, Ph.D.