"Seedy Town Blues Collected Poems" by Thomas W. Case is a compelling collection that captures the essence of everyday life with a raw, gritty edge. Born in Oxnard, California, Case has a reputation for his evocative and powerful poetry, earning comparisons to Leonard Cohen and Charles Bukowski. This volume, featuring poems that have appeared in numerous anthologies worldwide, showcases Case's unique voice and unflinching honesty. His work has been celebrated in Lyrical Iowa and the Poetry in Public Project Iowa City. "Seedy Town Blues" is a must-read for lovers of contemporary poetry, offering a poignant, explosive glimpse into the human experience.
Here is a review of his book.
Vanni Nardino
5.0 out of 5 stars The Very Soul of A Poet
Reviewed in Italy on June 23, 2024
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I've been lucky enough to enjoy the words of this tremendous Poet, I've been taken on a journey through each emotion and every image imaginable. The truth is raw and charming, a Poet with enormous courage and a great zest for life, I could describe him as a modern day Bukowski but he is even more than that, he brings me to tears with great bouts of laughter, some of his work can make a lady blush and moreover, simply magnificent appreciation for reflection. A Poet with a lifetime of struggles and triumph. A true pleasure to have this book on my shelf, I would recommend to anyone who is looking to be inspired by life and by words. …...more
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