Richard David Kennedy's satirical latter-day epic probes the nature of religion, and, at the same time, questions humanity's ability to look at it objectively. A highly original and imaginative poem of vast proportion, this work will easily stand the test of time.

This the definitive anthology of Kennedy's poetic works. In it you will find virtually everything he has ever written, including his most recent compositions. It is, almost literally, the poetic story of his life. Kennedy isn't one to mince words. He can be opinionated and is by nature sardonic. He is also a free spirit, open-minded and unconstrained by conventional forms of presentation. His subject matter runs the gamut, but much of his work is focused on God, religion, love, social mores and, of course, the meaning of life. He is passionate. He is profound. He is earthy, mundane- even ribald occasionally; he also sublime. He is questioning. He is a wordsmith; he is complex and sometimes he can be "too simple to understand," as are all deep thinkers. "...He makes us see things not only clearly and whole, but differently than before, the mark of an artist of the first rank." He is a poet for all ages, as will he be a poet for future generations. He is decidedly one of a kind.

This isn't just another love story. Generically, perhaps, but otherwise not. It is indeed a story about love, falling in love, being in love, experiencing love in all of its manifold, unpredictable aspects with its roller coaster emotions, its exhilarating highs, its heartbreaking lows and its gut-wrenching uncertainties. But the difference and the reason why I believe the reader will kvell over this tale and find it all but un-put-down-able is because this is a story about mature love, venerated love- old love, if you will, to put it plainly....In short, how hope springs eternal, and how we all are truly as young as we think we are..."This is a great book. For anyone who wants to believe there is still magic in the world and that love can happen at any age, this is a must read." Vikki Walker, USA, July, 2016

YEARS AND FEARS APART is a new release consisting of two previous: House Of December and Philippics and a study of the poet's constructs regarding life's "big questions." While he personally has become more cynical and sardonic, as expressed in other genres, such as his novels, his poetic views and values had remained very much the same, and this is good news for those who will appreciate his idealistic notions and his inimitable way of expressing them. Thinkers in particular are going to have a feast. New compositions have been added that are sure to enhance the reader's enjoyment.

Kennedy once described his writing as something of a cross between Khalil Gibran and H. L. Mencken, with a twist or two that makes his style uniquely his own. Combining verse with some of his quotations, or witticisms, is an example of his zest to experiment with different formats creatively...It is a compilation that gives the world a glimpse into the mind of one of the more gifted writers of our time that you will return to time after time.

The shock of being diagnosed with a terminal disease- one of the cruelest in medical annals, is made even more confusing and ironic by a fantastic gift that accompanies it...You will laugh. You will cry. And you will enjoy one of the most moving love stories ever written...You will never forget the "man-child", Simon, with his unparalleled joys and his unimaginable sorrows. And you are sure to be exhilarated by its gripping and astonishing conclusion.