Only Dreaming Sky: Poems

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A unique collection of new and previously published work by San Francisco's Poet Laureate Jack Hirschman in which a lighter, more humorous side of the award-winning poet is revealed. Even in his most ardent political pieces, Hirschman's playful side shines through. Known for his commitment to social justice, Hirschman often frames ordinary urban moments with extraordinary clarity, gently guiding the reader to a new way of seeing.

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"Poetry is really a weapon. It's a spiritual weapon for the transformation of the world. And, of course, all my poems are love poems. The nicest thing in the world is to propagandise for love." - Jack Hirschman "Jack is a very American voice. He certainly aims to be the Voice-of-the-People. Of course, he would define 'the people' in Marxist terms." - Lawrence Ferlinghetti"

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Jack Hirschman has been awarded the American Book Award Lifetime Achievement Award and the PEN Oakland-Josephine Miles National Literary Award. He is also the author of numerous books and translations, including Front Lines. He lives in San Francisco, where he is the San Francisco Poet Laureate.