In A Great Deal of Other Emptinesses, ordinary moments become occasions for wonder, grief, humor, and spiritual reflection. These poems move effortlessly from childhood memories and family life to questions of faith, loss, love, and the restless search for meaning. At once tender and irreverent, contemplative and playful, the collection gives voice to the doubts, hopes, and quiet revelations that shape a life. Whether confronting the sacred, laughing at human folly, or finding beauty in the overlooked, these poems invite readers into a world where emptiness itself becomes a space for grace, memory, and unexpected joy.
RL Martin 