This is one of my few signed books. And I went through the trouble of getting it signed because the author is the first named poet laurette from Missouri. And this collection of poems is just as special to me. Walter has a "fire-light story" way about him, makes you want to cuddle up and read it at night, just before drifting off. He holds a good deal of philosophy in his work but so comfortingly discloses his philosophy that even if you don't quite catch the larger message you enjoy it all along the way besides. Walter Bargen is a good poet because first he is simply a great writer, secondly he is earthy and imaginative. I'm on a scout to collect his out of print works. A great read, beautiful poetry. Five Stars.
jlw
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