This anthology of poetry, Diving for the Cold Current, was ten years in the writing. The poet lived during these years in a northern Wisconsin forest on the shores of a deep glacial lake, surrounded by the Lac du Flambeau Indian Reservation. The quiet and solitude were perfect for immersing himself in the awesome beauty of nature and her ever-lurking potential for cruelty, and for pondering the endless light and dark twists, turns and surprises in the cold currents of the human heart.
About the Author:
Robert James Billimack is a linguist who specializes in preparing guides and materials for teaching English as a foreign language to adults. His book Dream Town, is a comprehensive guide on law, ethics and best practices for the real estate industry. He won the “Ron Parkinson Poetry Matters Award" for his poem “For Keiya and the Others”, included in this anthology. His first work of historical fiction, High Meadow…The Whispered History of a Homestead Plot and its People, centers on a 160 acre ridgetop farm overlooking the Sugar River in southern Wisconsin. It presents the homestead's remarkable characters and dramatic history over the past 175-years.
