We Hardly See Each Other Any More

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Summary: Gotta love Merrit
Review: As with Merrit's other books, you'll be bookmarking several pages of "We Hardly See Each Other Anymore" so you can easily refer back to her lucid wisdom when you need it. This is another one of her wonderfully reflective collections of romantic (etc.) poems. Her ability to connect instantly and universally with readers is unmatched. Also includes character sketches of friends and family...

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Summary: Merrits poetry has been a part of my life for over 15 years!
Review: I have all of her poetry books, and I have great fondness for all of them. Ms. Malloy has touched my heart with poetry that really has "hit home" for me through the years. These books are so much of a part of me since I have highlighted and underlined verses. She writes about all of lifes experiences in a way that makes you want to invite her over for coffee and call her your friend. It is a great dissapointment that she hasn't had any of her poetry published in years. She is definitely one of the greatest modern poets.

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Summary: A candid soul is a beautiful one
Review: Many poets, perhaps most, craft poetry as you decorate a vase. Merrit uses poetry primarily for self expression, but she has an approach that is somewhat rare in a woman: total candor about her emotions. Maybe such candor is Bostonian and Irish. We do a lot of yelling here. It is freedom in any case. Women aren't generally so honest, especially where men are concerned. As a result of this liberty, however arrived at, Merrit starts with herself and ends by revealing what might be termed the female soul. The characteristics are predictable with regard to reproduction and society. One just didn't expect it to be so rare and sensitive; indeed, one is startled by its beauty.