Publisher's Synopsis
Barry Barnes is aware of the place around him¿ Lawrence, Kansas, the boyhood home of Langston Hughes. Like Hughes, he finds social inequities rooted in human flaws. He critiques the war in Iraq, the wash of media blather, poverty, and racism. He also celebrates the music, the landscape, and the warmth of family ties.This collection of performance poetry and reflections showcases the enormous talent of Barry Barnes.
