Measure Once, Read Twice

I am very pleased to announce that my newest book, Measure Once, Read Twice: The 2017 Collection has just been published and is now available at Amazon Books (I'm still working on the Kindle version). It turned out great if I do say so myself!

This is a selection of 110 poems which reflect themes that are either spiritual, humorous or family centered. In order to make my work even more enjoyable I've included some commentary on each work.

The title Measure Once, Read Twice is a take off on the old saying - measure twice, cut once - intended as advice to avoid wasting material. The title represents taking an approach to reading poetry that is different than what we do when we read prose. To be more enjoyable one needs to spend a little more time with each piece (perhaps reading it aloud or going over it a second time) in order to better appreciate the images, the pacing and the rhyming.

I've listed the introductory price at just about ten dollars which is great for 6" x 9" sized, 171 page collection of pure joy. However I would love to send you a copy for free if you would be nice enough to post a sweet review on Amazon and/or another site like Goodreads. To get your copy email me at rlabarge.holland@gmail.com with your address and I will get one out to you.