Makings

This book explores the poetry of thought, the borderland where poetry meets untrammeled philosophy. The first section consists of aphorisms and other literary fragments. In the second section, symbols of reality are inscribed on a map of the world. Section three, composed in theme-and-variations form, sings of the self-creative personality, a humanist ideal. In sections four and five, a picture poem and a metrical poem conclude the book. "...pushes the boundaries of artistic creation as it relates to philosophical thought...Miller infuses his writing with lyrical beauty and provides a highly thought-provoking collection that features many reflections and pearls of wisdom...A pithy, probing work that skillfully examines poetry and philosophy."-- Kirkus Reviews "Ideal for lovers of poetry and philosophy, as it shows how engagement with poetry can uniquely structure philosophical thoughts."-- Readers' Favorite Five Stars Review " Makings is intriguing, imaginative, insightful, punctuated with wit and wry humor."-- Drs. Adele Kaufman and Edward P. Kaufman The author published one book previously, a selection of his aphorisms, of which was "They made me think." (Arthur Koestler), "Excellent seeds for reflection." (Henry Geiger), "Provocative. They probe. They prod." (Allan Katz), "M’ont beaucoup intéressé." (Jean Rostand)