POETRY REVIEWS
"His poems are guideposts, some freshly-painted on roadside signs, others etched onto rocks we may have to dig a little through the underbrush to discover. The digging is the key. “Right outside your door is a wonderworld,” Owen reminds us. His words are an excellent companion for the exploration."
Chippewa-Cree Métis,
author of One-Sentence Journal:
Short Poems and Essays from the World at Large, winner of the 2018 Montana Book Award
"The Zen-influenced poetry of Frank LaRue Owen comes from a place of great emotion, restraint, and insight. His work honors the memory of his teachers, with words of encouragement that move the mind forward, while still mindful of the travails of the present. I am honored that Frank uses my music during his creative process. His short poems function much like music that wafts in and out of a listener’s consciousness, in an abstract realm of understanding."
Forrest Fang, Chinese-American composer, ambient musician
"These poems are a healing balm for the spirit; a beautiful map into the inner reaches of the heart. Thank you for sharing these wonderful teachings with the world, which will give many a gentle respite from the more drab aspects of living. To light another's heart is the greatest gift! They touched me deeply."