The World as We Know It Is Falling Away: New Poems by Jane Greer Jane Greer they’re faithful to poetry’s roots

they’re faithful to poetry’s roots in song and incantation and charm

—John Balaban

At a time when “religion” is equated with small-mindedness and intolerance

things invisible offer a grace that’s far more lasting

or provocative public statements

The World as We Know It Is Falling Away: New Poems by Jane Greer Jane Greer they’re faithful to poetry’s rootsThe clenched intensity of some of these poems recalls Gerard Manley Hopkins, if we imagine Hopkins as a woman remembering the golden days of her Midwestern girlhood. Offering prayer, praise, elegy, spiritual struggle, and short hymn like pieces, Jane Greers work eloquently reminds us of the range and power of devotional lyric. Rachel Hadas, author, Love and Dread and Piece by Piece Jane Greer is one of our most quietly surprising poets, and The World