The Revlon Slough, New and Selected Poems

THE REVLON SLOUGH, the fourth poetry collection by Ray DiZazzo, encapsulates fifty years of his writing, reflecting on his observations of life in relation to the natural world and the often unusual societies we live in. This collection is divided into seven sections that delve into a range of topics, including both exotic and ordinary creatures, the vulnerability of damaged individuals, social and political viewpoints, personal reflections, science fiction and space, and, perhaps most importantly, the essence of being human in a world that is frequently contentious and unstable. The title of the collection highlights DiZazzo's inspiration from a farmland slough, which features its own ecosystem and a natural contrast between beauty and ugliness. His poetry, mostly composed in free verse with occasional haikus, conveys a deep connection to nature that avoids sentimentality and romanticism, resulting in a raw and vivid tone throughout the collection. THE REVLON SLOUGH stands as DiZazzo's most personal and articulate poetry collection to date.