Madeleine Lee has a gift for capturing a fleeting image in concise language that always manages to replicate the picture in the mind of the reader. Once established, the image takes wing, dances, bursts with color, and sometimes even leaves a lingering aftertaste on the tongue. She crafts her poetry with such a light touch, making it a pleasure to read the book in one sitting. At the same time, she packs a great deal into each brief encounter, compelling the reader to return time and again for another look. – Shelly Bryant , Translator