Dede Wilson accomplishes what few poets attempt. She wrestles grief to the ground, turning it into song. Her poems are unflinching. From …the shawl of darkness / the collar of grief, she awakens you …to branch and birdsong / the measure of bells. She translates a pesky ringing in the ears to …secrets the kettle is begging to spill / Apples singing as they’re peeled. Though her lovely, lyrical lines ring of courage, she is quick to remind you …how I break at the knees. This collection translates an ordinary life into a life lived under the stars. Unforgettable.