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POETRY FROM LOCAL AUTHOR AND ARTIST

“Only One Poem” is the new volume of poetry from local author and artist John Thomas Wood. The 153-page book is a collection of poetry from the last 47 years; the poems address relationships, politics, sports, nature, and intimacy.

“This …is packed full of the most incredible poetry you'll ever read. John Thomas Wood deserves a larger place in history providing such a beautiful work of art,” one reviewer wrote.

“Some of the work was inspired by trips to Dog Beach and Sunset Cliffs,” Wood said.

Wood is the author of ten other books on human behavior, including four novels. His artwork, “The Orphan,” is on the cover. The book was printed by BK Printing in Ocean Beach and is available from the author or from Vervor on Voltaire.

Only One Poem by Poet John Thomas Wood

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