A Gathering of the Leaves

This book is a collection of poems by Montreal authors Anastasia Chauny and Graham Isaak on themes of nature, spirituality, and the struggles of everyday life. It contains 52 poems arranged by month, to be read over a year if the reader so chooses. Soul-searching poems such as “For Weak Saints,” or “Strong as Death,” are mixed in with comical poems such as “The Slime Monster” and “Buyer’s Remorse,” and science-themed musings such as “Proprioception” and “Multiverse.” Musical poetry suc