Robert Breen's new collection of poems expresses life's many challenges and emotions that travel through time and place. The Light of Civil Day holds this tension with these tragedies and joys. The strength of these poems is as spiritual as serious. With vivid metaphors and edginess of language that conveys harmony and civility in people forging a foundation of a convivial community regardless of when lives experience tragedy, challenges, or admirable undertakings.

An example of Robert's work follows:

Skating

Your joy,

Our civility,

in harmony,

with sharing

a cooperation

to be amiable.

All in balance on a thin single blade.