The Hawk

This unusual book consists of a long, narrative poem followed by a selection of new short poems. The title poem is exceptional in its form and in its wide scope and range, weaving together images of a life, dream-like narrative scenes, into a lyrical story. Its protagonist is a complex man of the northwest woods, whose life is played out for him in a fantastical adventure. The Hawk sets the tone for the set of short poems of a more conventional and reflective form that follow. This small volume is an adventure in the art of poetry through pictures of struggle and memory, an affection for the land, and a search for meaning and the future. On his first book, Lost Thunder From KIRKUS REVIEWS, Galas first collection of poetry is substantial of breadth and sure of voice, poems digested slowly offer the exceptional pleasures of poetry.