Amethysts and Emeralds: 58 +1 Poems

Daniel King's Amethysts and Emeralds is a collection of poems that are often mythic and epic, yet tangible and intimate. The subjects and speakers of these poems are often legendary, including religious, mythological, and historical figures. The author also explores astronomical phenomena, flora and fauna, and reflects upon philosophical ideas and theories of semiotics. The variety of subject matter in this collection is equalled by the author's use of a broad range of poetic forms, such as free-verse works, hymns, villanelles, sonnets, chaplets, and ballads. The entire collection is tied together by recurring geological, galactic and philosophical references.