Publisher's Synopsis
'Alcedo' presents 40 original poems from Jeffrey Donoghue encompassing the depth and breadth of human experience, of life, love and death as well as tackling the largest of questions of existence and meaning. From poignant meditations on lost love to sober reflections on the future of the earth, Donoghue offers a contemplative and profound exploration of the mysteries and matters we all face in a taut and thought-provoking poems.