{"product_id":"the-light-of-civil-day-9798218607173","title":"The Light of Civil Day","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Light of Civil Day - Poems of Memory, Mortality, and Resilience from Boston to the Maine Coast\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Light of Civil Day\u003c\/em\u003e, Robert Breen-Boston firefighter, Irish-American poet, and observer of life's quiet reckonings-delivers a collection of lyrical reflections on loss, love, endurance, and place. Grounded in the working-class streets of Boston and the coastal landscapes of Maine, these poems bear witness to the fragile moments of life and the deep human need for connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the eye of a first responder and the heart of a storyteller, Breen explores both private grief and public tragedy. His poems, many previously published in respected journals, are informed by a lifetime of service, family heritage, and his friendship with literary legend Seamus Heaney. This collection speaks to readers who find grace in small details, reverence in ordinary moments, and resilience in the face of hardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy this example of Robert Breen's work: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkating\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour joy, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur civility, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ein harmony, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewith sharing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea cooperation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eto be amiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll in balance on a thin single blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBreen, Robert:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Robert Breen was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, where he served for decades as a Boston firefighter. His poetry is deeply rooted in Irish-American heritage, working-class life, and the storytelling traditions of New England. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Boston, Breen honed his craft through Harvard University's Summer Writing Program and has been published in The Harvard Summer Review. His work has earned numerous awards, including the Joy of the Pen competition and the Margaret F. Tripp Poetry Award.Breen's writing reflects a lifelong friendship with Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney, who celebrated Breen's fireman's helmet in his poem \"Helmet\" and considered Breen's work rich with personal voice and lyrical strength.He lives in Brunswick, Maine, with his wife, Karen, and continues to write about place, memory, and the endurance of ordinary people.","brand":"Casco Bay Celtic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51259945812242,"sku":"9798218607173","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ab1b77c0-e367-4fcd-8250-2aaa0ff6df0f.jpg?v=1746633004","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-light-of-civil-day-9798218607173","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}