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Exits Paperback – June 14, 2023

by Stephen Pollock (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 31 ratings
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"Pollock's poetry is brilliant"
— Kristiana Reed, editor-in-chief, Free Verse Revolution

Stephen C. Pollock's poetry collection Exits explores the beauty and frailty of life, the cycles of nature, and the potential for renewal. Musical and multilayered, the poems in Exits have drawn comparisons to the poetry of Seamus Heaney and the sonnets of William Shakespeare. Exits has been honored with the Gold Medal for poetry in the 2023 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards and the Silver Medal for poetry in the 2024 Feathered Quill Book Awards. Echoing these accolades, Midwest Book Review declares: “Exits is a book that has profoundly impacted the literary world.”

"Exits . . . is a magnificent work"
— Readers' Favorite Reviews, 5.0 stars

"Exits exemplifies the musicality of language"
— Foreword-Clarion Reviews

"Full of wit, insight and provocative imagery, Exits is a masterful collection"
— IndieReader, 5.0 stars

"Exits is a book that has profoundly impacted the literary world"
— Midwest Book Review

The poems in Exits comprise a meditation on life’s transience. Many of the images are drawn from nature. In addition, each poem is paired with a piece of artwork intended to resonate with the writing and enhance the reader’s experience.

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    June 14, 2023
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 0.13 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1957638680
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1957638683
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"Pollock's poetry is brilliant. The exploration of form is thoroughly enjoyable and inspiring. Many of Pollock's pieces are reminiscent of Irish poets like Eavan Boland and Seamus Heaney."

— Kristiana Reed, Editor-in-Chief, Free Verse Revolution

"Any lover of poetry will come away from this sublime volume feeling richly rewarded. It is a magnificent work."

— Rich Follett, Readers' Favorite Reviews, 5.0 stars

"A unique and diverse group of harmonious poems . . . producing the multilayered depth that distinguishes lasting poetry."

— BookLife Reviews, Editor's Pick

"Full of wit, insight, and provocative imagery, Exits is a masterful collection by award-winning poet Stephen C. Pollock. The formal poems are the best. Some are sonnets as artful as any by Shakespeare or Ben Jonson."

— IndieReader, 5.0 stars

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Windtree Press (June 14, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 54 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1957638680
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1957638683
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.13 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 31 ratings

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Stephen C. Pollock is a recipient of the Rolfe Humphries Poetry Prize and the author of the poetry collection Exits. His poems have appeared in a wide variety of literary journals, including Blue Unicorn, The Road Not Taken, Live Canon Anthology, Pinesong, Coffin Bell, and Buddhist Poetry Review. Trained as a physician, ophthalmologist, and neuro-ophthalmologist, he was recruited to Duke University as Chief of Neuro-Ophthalmology in 1987. After seventeen years in academic medicine, he left Duke to become chief executive of CEC, a nationwide company that provides individuals and their families with voluntary vision benefits. He currently lives in North Carolina with his wife of 31 years; writes poems, short stories, and scientific articles; and still mourns the loss of his beloved yorkipoo Dinky, who passed away in 2012.

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Beautifully depicts a rich part of life that we so turn a blind eye to.
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Beautifully depicts a rich part of life that we so turn a blind eye to.
This unique focused collection of poems takes the reader by the hand and walks them through the elemental processes that confront them experientially as aging and decline superannuate longstanding patterns of life. Yet surprisingly the beautiful poetry makes many of the pieces paradoxically positive and uplifting.
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Leehon
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible!
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
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Extremely well-written and powerful poetry with stunning illustrations. Great vocabulary and very thought-provoking. An amazing collection.
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MaggieMae
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully curated with thoughtful themes and superb craftsmanship
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2023
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I highly recommend this book of selected poems. The depth of the themes, the turn of phrase, along with the careful poetic craftsmanship that explores a variety of forms was breathtaking. This is not the "usual" book of poetry that makes one feel good and offers platitudes along with the occasional insightful work. This carefully curated selection invites you to take your time and really delve into each poem more than once.

When I first began to read this poetry, I thought: " Hmmm..short 64 pages, I'll get through this in less than an hour." Then I read the first one, 'Arachnidea: Line Drawings," and I stopped at the end in sheer wonder. I realized these would be no simple poems. This was carefully constructed word by word. Every word, sound, alliteration, and meaning was purposeful. This was not dashed off in an hour or even a week. It was likely worked over and over to get exactly to what the poet wanted to say. And that was just the beginning.

Every poem reflects this same craftsmanship. Also each poem is accompanied by artwork that is reflective of the poem, its themes, and/or its subject. For me, I loved this art addition as it gave me one more piece of information. I have now read through these poems at least four times and expect I will do so again throughout the year. For anyone who truly loves poetry and wants to see a master at work, I highly recommend EXITS.
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A.M. Lindsey
3.0 out of 5 stars Struggled to read and understand
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
This review may say more about me than this book. I would consider myself relatively intelligent. I'm college educated. However, this book of poetry made me feel like a 7 year old trying to a book intended for adults.
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Cat Doyle
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a beautifully crafted and compelling poetry collection!
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023
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In "Exits," Stephen Pollock demonstrates a rarified command of poetic form, while also weaving images and narrative elements together in highly memorable ways. The poems stick with you long after you've finished reading them, and their artful combination of wit and gravitas distinguishes them from much of contemporary American poetry. This is a must-read collection. Highly recommended for anyone who loves seeing language's richest capacities explored by a skilled writer!
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Nai
4.0 out of 5 stars Exits by Stephen C. Pollock
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2023
Exits by Stephen C. Pollock is a beautiful and moving collection of poetry alongside nature photography and art that captivated me from the start. There’s an artwork index at the end of the book giving credit to the artists and photographers, including the author himself. My favorite in this set was entitled Leaves. I really like the imagery and the way the poem flows.

The poems are about life and mortality, death and aging, with photography and artwork throughout for added effect. I liked that as I read I didn’t know what to expect next since the style of the poems varies. I enjoyed this collection and would recommend it to those who enjoy pensive and descriptive poetry. The snippet below is from another favorite poem in this collection.

“Sheets of rain sweep down increasingly,
beating in dim continuous torrents
that conform to the earth like close wet wings.”
– Cyclone Batsirai, Madagascar-Exits by Stephen C. Pollock
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Paula Rizzo
5.0 out of 5 stars Carefully crafted words that even non-poetry lovers will enjoy!
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
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Poetry isn't for everyone but "Exits" makes it so accessible bringing the theme of endings that we all go through. Stephen's unique eye for not only word choice but also for the accompanying artwork in the book makes this a truly wholistic journey. Even if you're not into poetry I'd encourage you to pick up this book and share it with friends and loved ones. You'll be a convert yet! I know I am!
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E-Shopperina
5.0 out of 5 stars On Death and Nature
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023
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Pollock's poetic focus on both the cloud of death and the bloom of nature artfully illuminates the infinite struggle we can all identify with: new growth/hope vs. inevitable decline. With richly depicted imagery spanning from the hidden beauty of insects to the harsh sterility of medicine, Pollock manages to capture the dichotomy of life itself. While Pollock's collection is titled Exits, it could equally have been called "Metamorphosis" (the name of one of his poems) as the nature of change and the change of nature lie at the core of each of his poems. A must-read.
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Winter Woman
5.0 out of 5 stars poems and a few photographs
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
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This a short book of poems and a few photographs. Love the cover and the contents of this book
With gratitude.
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