Publisher's Synopsis
In Kingdom Come and Other Poems, Gutteridge delivers a sparkling collection shaped by longing and melancholy, and rendered with precise imagery. There are reflections about life, young love, childhood friendships, and leisurely days of roaming the town streets. Gutteridge's expressive language is a feast for the senses, bringing enormous significance to the everyday life of the small Canadian town. Full of life and wisdom, this excellent assemblage of childhood memories brings the yearning and nostalgia of the yesterday to a contemporary audience. A tender, incisive, and playful collection that beautifully explores the intimate nostalgic moments of yesterday.
