Corrie Davidson

"canvas" the first published collection from James Morehead, captures simple moments and relatable realizations across 52 poems packaged up in a slender book that feels genuinely good in your hands. A life splays out across these pages, pulling together early scraps of youth with the flood of internal examination that occurred across the globe when the world locked down. While this may be one of many pandemic-fueled collections, "canvas" doesn't linger over the recent period unduly, ensuring it's staying power and relevance. The work is modern and relatable, with delightful turns of phrase peppered throughout recollections of the mundane and the deeply personal. The image of a rinsed and reused spoon, references to local San Francisco concert halls, the experimentation with structure, all bring moments of delight to the reader, keeping the work fresh as you pass through the pages.