Prettier Grit

PRETTIER GRIT by John Godfrey is a daring exploration of the contrasts and textures of modern life, weaving through the streets of personal and societal landscapes. This collection reflects Godfreys keen eye for detail and his profound grasp on the rhythm of urban existence, merging the ordinary with the extraordinary. From the reflective solitude of Drunk on Horizonto the poignant urgency of A Million Sandals for Myanmar, Godfreys verse traverses a broad emotional and thematic spectrum. Scofflaw SCOTUSdelivers sharp, unyielding commentary on contemporary politics, while Juicy Fruitcaptures the gritty, raw undercurrents of city life. Each poem in the collection is a tapestry of nuanced observations, philosophical musings, and stark realism, marked by Godfreys signature lyrical prowess and intricate imagery. PRETTIER GRIT invites readers into a world where the visceral and the sublime coexist, challenging them to perceive the beauty in the harshness and the truths hidden in everyday facadesa testament to Godfreys ability to speak profoundly to the human condition through the lens of poetry. Ideal for those who find poetry in the pavement cracks and in the whispers be See more