SAVOR: Poems for the Tongue
edited by Brennan Breeland & Stan Galloway
SAVOR: Poems for the Tongue
Edited by Brennan Breeland and Stan Galloway
On Sale Date: April 30, 2024
ISBN 9798990433007
Paperback | 128 pages
$19.95 USD
Poetry / Food & Cooking
Publisher: Friendly City Books
Introducing our newest book from Friendly City Books!
SAVOR: Poems for the Tongue is a feast of words, a banquet laid out across the pages where each poem is a dish to be relished. This unique anthology brings together the voices of 72 poets from around the globe, each adding their own flavor to the theme of food. From the sweet memories of grandmother's kitchen to the spicy tang of street food in bustling cities, from the bitter taste of loss to the umami of love rekindled over shared meals, this collection plates up a spectrum of human experiences.
In SAVOR, food is more than sustenance; it is a metaphor for life itself. The poets, with their diverse backgrounds, serve up verses that are as varied in taste as they are in form and style. Some poems melt in your mouth with their lyrical beauty, others offer a crunch of wit to chew on, and a few might just leave a poignant aftertaste that lingers long after the book is closed.
Curated with care and a deep appreciation for the power of poetry to connect us all, SAVOR: Poems for the Tongue invites readers to pull up a chair and join the table. Prepare to be transported by the scents and sounds of kitchens distant and near, to feel the warmth of shared bread, and to rediscover the joy of eating—not just to live, but to feel alive. In these pages, food becomes a shared language, a universal experience that transcends borders and reminds us of our common humanity.
About the Editors
BRENNAN BREELAND is an eater, drinker, lawyer, veteran, writer, and raconteur from Brookhaven, Mississippi. He has moved to New York City to taste life in Technicolor with his brilliant wife and two spoiled dogs: one a tyrannical malcontent, the other a well-meaning doofus. He loves boiled peanuts, raw oysters, chop-cheese sandwiches, fried chicken, shrimp Creole, dumplings of all kinds, and wine from the Southern Rhône and Champagne in equal measure.
STAN GALLOWAY writes from the hills of West Virginia. He has written and edited several collections of poetry, including Endlessly Rocking (Unbound Content, 2019), a celebration of Walt Whitman's 200th birthday. He hosted a panel discussion on Food and Poetry at Pier-Glass Poetry. In addition to poetry, seafood and sweets are his weaknesses.
Featuring Poems From
Sandra Anfang, Nevada
Bartholomew Barker, North Carolina
Daisy Bassen, Rhode Island
Charlie Becker, California
Claire Booker, United Kingdom
Despy Boutris, California
Cathy Bryant, United Kingdom
Bett Butler, Texas
Kirsten Casey, California
Gabriel Cleveland, New York
Terence Culleton, Pennsylvania
Steve Cushman, North Carolina
John Davis, Washington
John Dorroh, Missouri
Jennifer Edwards, New Hampshire
Linda McCauley Freeman, New York
Katherine Gaffney, Illinois
Reuven Goldfarb, Israel
Erica Goss, Oregon
Connie Jordan Green, Tennessee
George Guida, New York
Mrinalini Harchandrai, India
J. David Harper, California
Mureall Hebert, Washington
Emily Hockaday, New York
Karen Paul Holmes,Georgia
John Hoppenthaler, North Carolina
Mary Louise Kiernan, New York
Emilee Kinney, Mississippi/Michigan
Phyllis Klein, California
J.I. Kleinberg, Washington
Miriam Kotzin, Pennsylvania
Mark L. Levinson, Israel
Raymond Luczak, Minnesota
Linda Malnack, Washington
John C. Mannone, Tennessee
Karen Greenbaum-Maya, California
Michael Mingo, Pennsylvania
Thomas Mixon, New Hampshire
Wilda Morris, Illinois
Jill Munro, United Kingdom
Sharon Lask Munson, Arizona
Russell Nichols, Digital Nomad
Arlene Plevin, Washington
Kyle Potvin, New Hampshire
Claudia M. Reder, California
Lisa Reynolds, Ontario
Thomas Richardson, Mississippi
Karen Rigby, Arizona
Kim Roberts, Washington, D.C.
Wilderness Sarchild, Massachusetts
Ellen Sazzman, Washington, D.C.
Carla Schwartz, Massachusetts
Mistee St. Clair, Alaska
Mr. Tezozomoc, California
Ross Thompson, United Kingdom
Lisa Timpf, Ontario
Kerry Trautman, Ohio
Anastasia Vassos, Massachusetts
Elinor Ann Walker, Tennessee
Laura Grace Weldon, Ohio
Kory Wells, Tennessee
Marceline White, Maryland
Jinn Bug & Ron Whitehead, Kentucky
Scott Wiggerman, New Mexico
Amelia L. Williams, Virginia
Susan Wolbarst, California
Christopher Woods, Texas
Robert Wynne, Texas
Sarah Yasin, Maine
Hiromi Yoshida, Indiana
Cover Artist
Hannah McCormick, a native of Starkville, Mississippi, brings the canvas to life with her mastery of color and form. An alumna of the esteemed Savannah College of Art & Design and the University of Mississippi, her education in painting has provided a strong foundation for her evocative works. With years of experience as a commissioned artist, McCormick’s pieces have graced numerous galleries, each telling its own visual story. Beyond her personal creations, she imparts her passion for art by providing private lessons, nurturing new talent. Today, she resides in the creative haven of Water Valley, Mississippi, where she has cultivated both a home and a studio, places of retreat and inspiration where she continues to explore the depths of her artistic journey. Discover more at www.hannahmccormick.com
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