Plain Sight

Plain Sight is an exquisite book of poems by David Bergman, whom writer and critic Daniel Mark Epstein calls "a modern master of the narrative lyric." Now in his 70s, and having lived with Parkinson's for eight years, Bergman offers up poems about love, chronic illness, friendship and aging parents that constantly surprise in their twists and turns, their verbal brilliance, and their wit. Plain Sight is a deep celebration of life in all of its pain and grace. Passager Books published this collection in part to bring more recognition to a distinguished poet who has not published a book of poems in 25 years. Bergman is writing his most stunning poems while facing some serious physical difficulties. This book is a testament to the vitality and unlimited power of the imagination and creative spirit. As he said in an interview, "I refuse to turn my life over to the disease."   David Bergman is the author of three books of poetry, Cracking the Code, which won the George Elliston Poetry Prize