to cleave: poems in Bloomington, MN

First Place for a Book of Poetry from the National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest
Full of sensory detail and written with astute observation,
to cleave
searches for and lays bare the mythic moments one finds even in the most ordinary life. In this stunning collection Rockman explores the themes of aging; our relationships to our bodies; marriage; and the surprises, griefs, and joys of motherhood. Each of the seven sections urges readers to view their daily lives with renewed curiosity and wonder.