Fieldnotes On Ordinary Love

Front cover of Fieldnotes on Ordinary Love by Keith S. Wilson. Published by Copper Canyon Press 2019. The book cover is white, with the title at the top, 'Keith S. Wilson' at the bottom, and 'Poems' above the name. At the center is an abstract image. It looks organic or fire-like, and is a brown circular image surrounded by shades of beige. Branching out from it to the upper-right is an orange-brown flair.

“A strong debut collection in which the romanticism you expect (and want) from a younger writer is held in check by a considerable, self-questioning intelligence.”

The New York Times

“Wilson’s collection is romantic yet world-weary, bereaved yet fortified―a kindred reflection of the heart in the modern world.”

Publishers Weekly
Black text on a white background that reads: "But the moons over Jupiter. But asteroids like gods deadened by the weight of waiting. I remember you said pastel for the cabinet where the spice rack lives. That I ought’ve picked you up flowers when I had a chance..."

Cover image by Kellie Romany.