THE DAY I FELL DOWN THE TOILET AND OTHER POEMS

Steve Turner's poetry covers a wide range of topics and moods--a celebration of words, a contemplation of the sea, the silliness of watching a sandwich, and concern about the fate of the planet--to name a few. He reflects upon breathing and nursery rhymes, the frustrations of a bored child, and the notion that vegetables might not like people. Turner's presentation is as varied as his poems. At times he reads lightly while leaving pauses for contemplation; at other times he accentuates the beat. Sometimes he firmly challenges the listener to think; other times he joyously wraps his tongue around word gymnastics. This recording merits repeat listening. A.R. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 06/ JAN 07]