AGIMAT by Romalyn Ante
Poetry Book Society Recommendation Autumn 2024
John Burnside / Only fluorescent slivers between

/ Only fluorescent slivers between horizon and brain

with themes ranging from life on earth and human existence to history

her imagery and language always unexpected and innovative

also published by Nine Arches Press

AGIMAT by Romalyn Ante<br><b>Poetry Book Society Recommendation Autumn 2024</b><br> John Burnside / Only fluorescent slivers between'A powerful and hopeful collection, filled with heart and beauty' Cecile Pin 'An alchemical wonder of a poet' Fiona Benson this charms the buried light of stars this deflects bullets this unblooms a war In some Filipino clans, parents pass down to each child an AGIMAT, an amulet, in the hope its magic will protect and empower them. In a world of daily pain and loss, Romalyn Antes second collection asks: how do we keep safe what we hold most dear? At