Art

This fifth volume of Leon Breaux's poetry, written from 1992-3, has a sort of detached aesthetic and philosophical vibe, hence the name Art. More directly personal themes build in the next volume, Clear. You might call this volume relatively contemplative and cerebral. The language, while not sacrificing expression, has a more worked and careful quality serving a poetic aesthetic than perhaps other volumes by the poet, which may serve more for accurate expression and communication of felt passion.