Todd Boss Libri

Set against the backdrop of the Midwest, this debut poetry collection explores themes of nostalgia and loss through vivid imagery of a Wisconsin farm and the devastating storm that altered it. The poems delve into the complexities of a tumultuous marriage, intertwining love and wonder, capturing the emotional landscape of personal and familial memories. Todd Boss's evocative language and keen observations invite readers to reflect on the interplay between nature and human experience.

Exploring themes of loss, home, and marriage, this collection features poems that resonate with the complexities of life, akin to the contrasting keys of a piano. The work showcases the author's musicality and mastery of internal rhyme, creating a rich tapestry of emotions that reflect both brightness and darkness. Each piece serves as a variation on the central metaphor of an overturned piano, inviting readers to experience the inner music that defines our existence.

Amidst personal upheaval in 2018, Todd Boss embarked on a transformative journey, selling his possessions to explore the world through housesitting. His experiences in diverse locations—ranging from urban apartments to rural farmhouses—serve as the backdrop for the poems in this collection. Each piece reflects his quest for connection and solace, capturing the essence of the places he visited and the emotions he encountered along the way. These poems become his sole souvenirs, embodying a profound exploration of life and loss.

[Todd Boss]'s poems generate their own rambunctious music and remind us `yes, / miracles happen.' -Minneapolis Star Tribune

Inspired by a delightful true story, when a nonverbal boy goes to the symphony, the beautiful music moves him to speech.