Reviews
of Cairns
"How did he ever get that much light into this small book?
Cairns is the kind of joy bears would want if they were
human. Chris Hoffman does not write about things, he writes in
things. Dwelling comes first. Poems
happen afterwards.
"This
is not a poet whose narcissism stands in the way of his song.
He is humbled by magic. For
the sake of everything, he disappears.
That’s why his poetry is trustworthy.
As with the ancients, he dispenses nectar freely because he
doesn’t know what else to do. This
is his message: the wilder we get, the gentler we become.
"Just by eating such words, filaments of luminosity might
sprout from your skull. I
recommend this book."
—
Evan
Hodkins, Director of
the School of Alchemy
"Like
a shaman or bard of old, his thoughts and imagery can evoke a myriad of
life’s experiences in a few rich, moving lines. This book is a journey
you will be delighted to share."
—
Francesca
Ciancimino Howell, author of Making
Magic with Gaia:
Practices
to Heal Ourselves and Our Planet.
"A
priest of desert and river, Chris Hoffman paints rich and satisfying
imagery with his reverent pen. For
those who relish the timeless canyon-covered landscape of the Southwest,
this collection will be read with delight."
—
Cass Adams, editor
of The
Soul Unearthed: Celebrating Wildness and
Personal
Renewal Through Nature
"Chris
Hoffman's poems capture both the spiritual essence and day-to-day nitty
gritty of life in the canyons."
—
Rick Medrick, E.D., Executive Director Outdoor
Leadership Training Seminars
and
Breaking Through Adventures
