Tantalus in Love

Exploring the complexities of love and loss, this collection opens with the turmoil of a crumbling marriage, capturing the emotions of anger and suspicion. It transitions to a celebration of love's resilience and the beauty of romantic renewal in middle age. Through inventive myth and vivid imagery, the poems convey a yearning for connection, reflecting on the fragility and intensity of love shaped by past experiences. Shapiro's lyrical portraits resonate deeply, highlighting the transformative power of love amidst uncertainty.