“Imagine turning on the news
Finding only the sea
Ebbing, flowing”
We are warned by the author that this may sting a little. Written during a time of “servitude, debt and disappointment”. But after reading Signposts Vol 1, I understand how they “emerged as honest friends” using his poetry as a means to escape the grief of personal reflection.
I adore purchasing petite works, a quick read that helps support the author, a generous sampler to savour. Though this is a short tome, you will find yourself moving back and forth, focused on a thought, walking away, thinking, re reading, getting in between the lines and gaining a better understanding of each stanza.
It is placed in pieces, a Haiku drama unfolds. Slivers of humour peer light through the darker poetic visions, wry smiles that ease its maudlin, helping one cope and empathize instead of squirm uncomfortably in somebody else’s misfortune. Many pleasant memories soothe a tired heart and weary mind. He talks of desire, regret, loneliness, relationships, when love breaks down, reminiscence, time – our life factory.
It is spacial, dreamlike inside himself, ghost filled. At times a thought will stab your heart. But they are beautiful lines. Three, four or five words always meant to be together – “I collapse on a string”
I really enjoyed Signposts Vol 1 and now, Signposts Vol 2 and a back catalogue of Todd Garlington’s work is lined up, ready to contemplate.
http://www.amazon.com/Todd-Garlington/e/B008BBYLPK/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1391940894&sr=1-2-ent
URBAN F 
The book is clearly good, but I have to say this is a stand-out review and really nicely written. I read it twice just to enjoy the language. When my book comes out, you might grace it with your opinion if you are feeling very kind ( hopefully )