The Second Blush

In this strong and sparkling new collection, internationally acclaimed poet Molly Peacock maps the uncertainties of mid-life marriage and a two-track life with the man who became her husband. These poems take as their starting point her husband’s survival from a life-threatening disease, addressing the contradiction of planning for the future while also making the present brilliantly alive. Playful, profound, and moving, the poems illuminate the complexities of human relationships, while always revolving around the deeper questions of how we love and how love affects the way we live.