House’s collection of poetry is full of beauty, of perfect lines that punch one in the gut and evoke profound feelings. His imagery immerses readers in the South, capturing every day life experiences, yet his poems are also memories of family love and sacrifice, of loss and grief. This collection inspires reflection on how we relate to the past, on how we grieve the loss of people and place, on how nature soothes us in troubled times, on how deeply we love. All These Ghosts is a remarkable gift to the world.
All These Ghosts by Silas House, (List Price: $22.95, Blair, 9781958888698, September 2025)
Reviewed by Lera Shawver, Bookmarks in Winston-Salem, North Carolina