Nine Horses: Poems

The book arrived pretty quickly in perfect condition. It gives me great pleasure to read it. It's a hardback and reminds me of the particular pleasures to be had from reading books that are beautifully bound and will be fun to hold and to keep for rereading many times.

The book arrived on time in excellent condition. Thank you.

Well, my goodness, what is there not to like about this book of poems? They make you think. They make you laugh. They make you want to send Billy Collins a fan letter, or at least a nice bottle of wine.

Sometimes somber, sometimes comical, sometimes heart-tugging, this disparate and eclectic collection of poetry is meant for pure enjoyment. The poems are accessible and quick to read. Sometimes snarky, most times playful and self-conscious, these poems serve as reminders of the little things in life. Also, some poems, that I enjoy the most, are art commenting on all artistic forms and drawing out the pleasure of devoted appreciation.

I have very much enjoyed reading Billy Collins is poetry ever since discovering his poem, “You, reader.“ This was the only book of his I could find in my local library at the time. I enjoyed it so much that I got tired of checking it out from the library and finally just purchased a copy. The pole my reference above actually appears in his collection “the trouble with poetry and other poems.”

You no longer have to avoid poetry with Billy Collins as the poet. His poetry is readable and enjoyable on the surface as well as intelligent and full of meaning for thought provoking conversations.Read this book for delight and joy in the world around you and perhaps for giving you the motivation to write your own poems.

I was introduced to Billy Collins through his poem "The History Teacher". I have since read more of his work, but this was the first formal collection I purchased. Collins' wit and eye for clever detail is constant throughout the poems in _Nine Horses_, but I was not as moved (or as impressed) with the selection as I had hoped to be.The opening poem, "Night Letter to the Reader" establishes the tone of the book, and is an honest effort at building a relationship with the reader. It worked for me, giving me a sense of familiarity with Collins as a person and poet as he writes, "but now I am wondering if you are even listening / and why I bother to tell you these things / that will never make a difference ..." I was listening, and his words did make a difference.Collins' reflections on life (in "Obituaries"), on art (in "Study in Orange and White") and on poetry itself ("Poetry") were humourous and insightful - what I have come to expect from him and his writing. It was a bit of a disappointment, then, to have so many poems that for me, fell flat. "Balsa" - about carving boats out of wood as a metaphor for childhood and growing up, and "Nine Horses" - a meditation on a birthday gift from his wife - seemed too autobiographical and personal to resonate with me. So it was with many of the poems collected here.I remain a fan of his work, and I will certainly read other collections of his work. _Nine Horses_, though, is not representative of his best work.

Collins brings keen observation and humor, and then he makes a pot of soup with them. His work is awesome, and I am very satisfied with the seller.

Suis fan de Billy Collins Poésie originale.

I had been thinking for a while to get this book. It was so easy for me to order it through amazon and have it sent to me as I live abroad. I got the book for an excellent price and it was delivered to my address in no time at all. jean michaelides Nine HorsesNine Horses

A wonderful collection of poems. Collins speaks from the heart in a simple but rich language full of surprising images. A joy!

Great book, slows you down when you read it and makes you appreciate smaller things in life

the brilliant Mr Collins doesn't put a foot (or poem) wrong, as usual.