The Constant Velocity of Trains

by Lea Deschenes
Deschenes’ collection of honest, inquisitive poetry takes readers on a tour from the front steps in her native New England through uncharted jungles to the edge of the universe, accompanied by Einstein, Marcus Aurelius and Rumi. Poetically, she balances precise craft with heartfelt meaning. From studies of a culture moving at the speed of light to meditations upon capital-L Love, <em>”The Constant Velocity of Trains” </em> finds its heart in relativity: the intersecting, interlocking, and often exasperating perspectives that make up reality.