Play For Time: Poems by Matthew Bailey

In his debut collection of poems, Matthew Bailey explores the depths of human emotion with vulnerability and grace. Play For Time is a journey through love, loss, and redemption, and it is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever felt the weight of the world on their shoulders.

Play for Time: Poems

by Matthew Bailey

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1221 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	77 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	74 pages
Item Weight	:	4 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.17 x 9 inches

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Bailey's poems are spare and elegant, yet they pack a powerful punch. He writes about the everyday moments that make up our lives, the small details that we often overlook. But through his keen eye and insightful observations, Bailey shows us the beauty and the pain that is hidden in the ordinary.

One of the recurring themes in Play For Time is the idea of time. Bailey explores how time can both heal and wound, how it can bring us joy and sorrow. In the poem "Elegy," he writes:

Time, the healer, the betrayer,
The thief of all we hold dear.
You have taken my love from me,
And left me with only tears.

But even in the face of loss, Bailey finds hope. In the poem "Redemption," he writes:

Time may heal the wounds of the past,
But it cannot erase the scars.
But scars are a reminder of what we have lost,
And they can also be a source of strength.

Play For Time is a powerful and moving collection of poems that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Bailey is a gifted poet with a unique voice, and his work is sure to touch your heart.

About the Author

Matthew Bailey is a poet, essayist, and critic. He is the author of several books of poetry, including Play For Time, The Fire In Your Eyes, and The Weight of Words. His work has been published in numerous literary journals and anthologies, and he has received several awards for his writing.

Bailey is a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop and the University of California, Berkeley. He currently teaches creative writing at the University of Southern California.

Play for Time: Poems

by Matthew Bailey

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1221 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	77 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	74 pages
Item Weight	:	4 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.17 x 9 inches

FREE