"It is difficult to imagine poetry could be more finely crafted and compelling than the work of Michael Waters, who has been quietly writing some of the best poetry in the United States for the past three decades." --Stephan Delbos, The Prague Post "The consistency of his work over the past thirty years has contributed greatly to American letters, and his unique voice within the poetry world illuminates, with precision and clarity, the intricate nature of the human condition." --Esteban Rodriguez, American Book Review "One who has written fourteen well-regarded books of poetry across nearly fifty years is still capable of producing work that ranks among his best. Michael Waters is a patient craftsman." --Tony Leuzzi, North American Review "Michael Waters is perhaps the best poet of his generation." --Floyd Collins, The Gettysburg Review "Waters stands among the best American poets writing today." --Roberto Bonazzi, San Antonio Express-News "Waters's work assumes a divine erotic presence even in his most harrowing poems." --Judith Vollmer, The Georgia Review.