Somewhere Falling, 1995, Beach Holme Publishers, a Porcepic Book; ISBN-10: 0888783655; ISBN-13: 978-0888783653
(front cover sculpture © by Allison Grayhurst)
(front cover and back cover photographs © by Andrew Stawicki)
Back of the book quotes
“Somewhere Falling has a richness of imagery and an intensity of emotion rare in contemporary poetry. Drawn in sharp outlines of light and darkness, and rich shades of colour, with a deep sense of loss and longing and the possibility of salvation, this is an unusual book by a gifted young poet. Grayhurst’s voice is one to which we should continue to pay attention.” — Maggie Helwig, author of Apocalypse Jazz and Eating Glass.
“Responsibility and passion don’t often go together, especially in the work of a young poet. Allison Grayhurst combines them in audacious ways. Somewhere Falling is a grave, yet sensuous book.” – Mark Abley, author of Glasburyon and Blue Sand, Blue Moon.
“Biting into the clouds and bones of desire and devotion, love and grief, Allison Grayhurst basks the reader, with breathtaking eloquence, in an elixir of words. Like lace, the elegance is revealed by what isn’t said. This is stunning poetry.” – Angela Hryniuk, author of no visual scars.
Reviews of Somewhere Falling
“Grayhurst’s poetry is a translucent, ethereal dream in which words push through the fog, always searching, struggling, and reaching for the powerful soul at its heart. Her work is vibrant and shockingly original,” Beach Holme Publishers.
“A talented poet, Allison Grayhurst has created two books of richly imagined poems: Common Dream and Somewhere Falling from Beach Holme. As well as a sculptor, she is ‘a grave, yet sensuous writer’ combining grace with deep emotions.” – The Kingston Artists Association, 1996.
Links to poems:
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Pendulum
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/09/30/pendulum/
Waking Up
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/09/28/waking-up/
Heavy As Any Ache
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/09/27/heavy-as-any-ache/
Treading Water
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/06/04/treading-water-2/
Anonymous
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/06/03/anonymous/
Ambush Your Rage
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/06/02/ambush-your-rage/
The Way Of Separation
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/06/01/the-way-of-separation/
You walk
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/05/31/you-walk/
Nomad and Wife
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/05/30/nomad-and-wife/
Birth
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/05/29/birth/
Helen
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/05/28/helen/
Feline Dream
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/05/27/feline-dream/
Missed the Mark
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/05/26/missed-the-mark/
No Wedding Day
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/05/25/no-wedding-day/
Step Through Summer
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/05/24/step-through-summer/
As Your Sky Opens
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/05/23/as-your-sky-opens/
Working with Glory
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/05/22/working-with-glory/
To Mourn the Dusk
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/05/21/to-mourn-the-dusk/
Hawk
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/05/20/hawk/
The Leap
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/05/19/the-leap/
Tearing Roots
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/05/18/tearing-roots/
But the Waves of Savage Light Kindle Me
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/05/17/but-the-waves-of-savage-light-kindle-me/
On Mortal Ground
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/05/16/on-mortal-ground/
Wide In His Chains
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/05/15/wide-in-his-chains/
Forgive the Night
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/05/14/forgive-the-night/
Walk on Fear
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2018/05/13/walk-on-fear/
Naked Side
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2017/08/26/naked-side/
Dark Prophets
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2017/08/24/dark-prophets/
Your Body Beyond
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2017/08/23/your-body-beyond/
Light Rich With Innocence
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2017/08/21/light-rich-with-innocence/
Mother Chimp
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2017/08/20/mother-chimp/
Shroud The Moon
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2017/07/26/shroud-the-moon/
Guardian
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2017/07/25/guardian/
Of Things Unseen
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2017/06/28/of-things-unseen/
Treading Water
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2017/06/27/treading-water/
Desire
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2011/09/24/desire/
Green Haven and You
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/02/19/green-haven-and-you/
Gloria
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2015/08/04/gloria/
Over the Wishing Pond
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2015/07/09/over-the-wishing-pond/
When I Close My Eyes
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2015/07/02/when-i-close-my-eyes/
Giving Roses and Bread
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2015/07/01/giving-roses-and-bread/
Last Gesture Before Sleep
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2015/06/14/last-gesture-before-sleep/
Prophets
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/10/02/dark-prophets-2/
In The Air
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/08/26/in-the-air/
After Sight
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/08/25/after-sight/
Vault
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/08/24/vault/
Vanishing To Red
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/08/23/vanishing-to-red/
On The Porch
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/08/22/on-the-porch/
Marrakesh
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/08/17/marrakesh/
Last Glimpse Before The Light
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/08/13/last-glimpse-before-the-light/
Those Who Hunt For Inspiration
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/08/11/those-who-hunt-for-inspiration/
Through Arched Doors
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/08/04/through-arched-doors/
Sunset
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/08/03/sunset/
The Tide To Break A Vaulted Pain
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/07/30/the-tide-to-break-a-vaulted-pain/
You came to me
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/07/23/you-came-to-me/
For Every Rain
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/07/14/for-every-rain/
Call For The Hour To Clear
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/07/11/call-for-the-hour-to-clear/
When Air-borne Beings Fall
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/05/28/when-air-borne-beings-fall-2/
Sight at Zero
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/04/20/sight-at-zero-2/
When Small Things Die
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/02/18/when-small-things-die/
Altered Behind City Gardens
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/02/17/altered-behind-city-gardens/
Turtle
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/02/16/turtle/
What Hands Can Hold
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/02/15/what-hands-can-hold/
Making Love
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/02/14/making-love/
Miles Withoug Grace
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/02/13/miles-without-grace/
Germination
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2013/02/12/germination/
To Wait Without Drowning
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2012/08/27/to-wait-without-drowning/
What A Dream Can Tell
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2012/07/17/what-a-dream-can-tell/
Dostoyevsky
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2012/06/01/dostoyevsky/
Days Without Water
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2012/02/14/days-without-water/