{"product_id":"drive-the-world-in-a-taxicab-9781942956600","title":"Drive the World in a Taxicab","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith his own intrepid sense of color, John Milkereit summons magic from the ubiquitous and the mundane. He introduces us to prophets and angels who drive taxicabs. This is poetry that compels us to surrender to our own imaginations. Deftly walking a tightrope between comedy and tragedy, Milkereit's performance delights and inspires. His work makes us laugh, even as it provides solace from our longing. We are reminded that, in spite of lost love, global strife, and disenchantment, magic and color prevail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Poetry Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrive the World in a Taxicab presents a unique perspective on the ordinary transformed into the extraordinary. Through vivid imagery and careful attention to color, Milkereit crafts verses that find prophets and angels in unexpected places—behind the wheel of taxicabs, navigating city streets and human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poetry Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection balances comedy with tragedy, offering readers both laughter and comfort. The poems address universal themes of lost love, global conflict, and disenchantment while maintaining an underlying sense of hope and wonder. Milkereit's approach encourages readers to engage their own imaginations, making each reading a personal journey through the familiar made magical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePublished by Lamar University Press\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in September 2018, this paperback edition from Lamar University Press represents contemporary American poetry at its most accessible. The collection serves as an excellent gift for poetry enthusiasts and readers who appreciate modern verse that connects everyday observations with deeper meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders seeking contemporary American poetry that blends humor with depth, fans of indie press publications, and anyone looking for literary works that transform mundane experiences into moments of magic. This collection appeals to those who appreciate poetry that speaks to both personal longing and broader human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamar University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493267902738,"sku":"9781942956600","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_474aca75-d75b-4d3e-ab8e-3d69b7cb476d.jpg?v=1730641139","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/drive-the-world-in-a-taxicab-9781942956600","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}