ABOVE GROUND Poems

Clint Smith's poems are deep, resonant, and well crafted. He delivers them with a clear understanding of their meaning and how to bring that meaning to listeners. His works explore various aspects of fatherhood from experiencing the early stages of a first pregnancy to managing two toddlers. Some of the experiences Smith chronicles are specific to Black families, but many are not, and most of the audiobook will resonate with parents of all backgrounds. Smith's tone is confiding and welcoming. Parenthood is not an event but a process, and this collection gives listeners a vivid picture of the beginning of that story. D.M.H. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2023]