Brian Beatty’s third book of short poems in four years, Borrowed Trouble pays modest tribute to poets whose works have inspired him as a reader and a writer. Beatty’s varied reading list ranges from John Ashbery, Amiri Baraka and Besmilr Brigham to C.D. Wright, Franz Wright and James Wright. His writing hits tones that suggest these inspirations without seeming mere imitations.
"This collection doesn’t seek to mimic the writers it celebrates, though it does embody some of their spirits. Beatty does this by reimagining their styles in his own unique voice. That voice is intuitive, personal and surprising, which makes these tributes a pleasure and a discovery." —Grant Clauser, author of Reckless Constellations and The Magician’s Handbook
