Samuel Allen Southworth
A contemplative exploration of poetic verse and literary discourse, inviting you to wander through the stanzas of our shared literary world.
For All We Know
For All We Know is a large book of poetry that will suit all types of readers, from traditionalists to the fringe, written using divine inspiration as well as tight deadlines by a deft wordsmith with a subversive talent for seeing the fantastic in the prosaic, and the tragedy hidden beneath laughter. Provoked into verse by an unusually broad range of reference materials, reflecting a lifetime of reading everything from Homer to Kerouac, and from ancient Babylon to outer space, For All We Know is sparkling and luminous except when it's fog-shrouded and opaque.
"For All We Know is THE healing salve we need for these times. It is an antidote to the ways that modernity hijacks our consciousness, attention, and rhythm. Reading For All We Know is like a slow luxuriating swim in the sacred well of inspiration. It is a reset for the soul. Masterfully written, this exquisite collection reads like an oracle, inviting us to open to the exact passage needed to orient to all that is magical, meaningful, and heart expanding. Southworth’s poetry will stay with you long after you have read it, it will continue to whisper to your soul, encouraging you to intentionally connect with this beautiful world with reverence, awe, and respect for all." —Seana Zelazo
Blog
A curated collection of recent poetic works, thoughts, and essays.
About
Samuel Allen Southworth
Samuel Allen Southworth is an author, historian, poet and former teacher who lives in New Hampshire. He earned a BA in English and an MA in Writing from the University of New Hampshire, where he also taught composition for eight years before moving to New York City and working as a freelance editor and writer for a decade. His first book. Great Raids in History: From Drake to Desert One came out in 1997, followed by three more books focusing on irregular warfare and espionage, as well as strategy and tactics, modern weapons and counterintelligence. For All We Know is his first book of poetry.
