Critical Eyes
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From “Forgotten Place”
There were wondrous lights in the sky
Belief punctures paper fold
Fear douses frames held in ice
Darkness bellows a sad reverb
Tears were washed ashore
We waded in the sand
ankles Knee deep
From “The Hallway”
and so the love affair began
I have memories of door to elevator
She would say things like
“ I smell bacon”
Trips to our makeshift front porch to relieve the nicotine itch
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About the Book
Critical Eyes is a rich multi-layered and emotion-inspiring depiction of the human condition through poetic verse, which suggests that by examining the “mundane (and)... everydayness”, we learn more about our frailty, responsibility and fear. David whips language into vivid pictures of what we often ignore. Critical Eyes is spiritual, painful and powerful as it problematizes remaining silent about injustice, racism. David captures what poetry ought to be... courageous and insightful.
Joaquin Flores, Ph.D. - Director of REAL:Riverside Emerging Artists
League in New York City, & Invited Poet of Riverside Church's John
Donne/ George Herbert Society writes - "David Ragland has embarked in his personal journey to redeem his anger for the injustices in the world, in his own personal life. This is a journey most of us need, yet avoid; for those important moments when you want poetry that seeks justice, read Dave Ragland's "Critical Eyes: a work unfinished, as it should be."
About the Author
David Ragland studied Philosophy and Education and Peace Education at Columbia University in New York. He is currently teaching Philosophy, Ethics and Teaching at Eastern Michigan University. David has taught at University of Toledo, Hofstra University and Washington University in St. Louis. David is originally from St. Louis, MO. He has lived in NYC and has traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Middle East.