Do Not Rise

Beth Bachmanns<i>Temper</i>was the last time [in forty years] I remember reading a first book by a poet so prodigally andthe word that came to my mind was<i>severely</i>gifted. The new poems in<i>Do Not Rise</i> are a quantum leap forward with all the metaphorical leaps, adumbrations, dizzyings, deft, brief knottings that make the poems in<i>Temper</i>so dazzling.A remarkable young talent, and a scary one.Robert Hass<br><br>Visit Beth Bachmanns web site