Beyond the Margins - Poetry Reading

In Beyond the Margins, his first book of poems, Jeff Dutko protests against the stupidity and heartlessness of an inane and indifferent world, often including himself in that world, but he also praises its sudden and shocking beauty. There is much sadness here and abundant anger, but also wit, incandescence, and intimations of a better way. Early readers have been much impressed by the straight talk, passion, and unconventionality of these poems.

Jeff Dutko lives in Farmington, Connecticut with his wife, two children and crazy dog. Much of his poetry is informed by his experiences teaching children with special abilities, but for over twenty-five years he has also written verse focused on family, social issues, and the world around him. His poems have appeared in a variety of journals and magazines including Slow Trains, The Furnance Review, and Right Hand Pointing.

This event will take place on Monday, June 4, 2012, at 7pm at the Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive. It is free and open to the public. Copies of the book may be available for purchase.

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