March 18, 2003

Poetry. Michael Lally's book-length poem MARCH 18, 2003,the first publication of Libellum books, uses vernacular and emotion toturn the tables on the power-mongers who think they control something real.They cause real death and suffering, but their power is illusory. Written for"VERSUS: Poets Against The War," a reading at Paula Cooper Gallery, Lally's poem is an indictment of all that is sour in American politics and a way of lifethat has gone seriously astray. Lally achieves this tour-de-force in his inimitable style, which is by turns wry, sardonic, heartbreaking, and ultimately sees a way out. "This poem moves in areas that are nearly overwhelming for the imagination and memory"--Clayton Eshleman. Cover by Alex Katz.Lally, Michael is the author of 'March 18, 2003 ', published 2004 under ISBN 9780975299302 and ISBN 0975299301.