NYC Poems
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Regina Alberty’s poetry has not appeared anywhere before. The poems in this book were composed in New York City, and her work partakes in the city’s restless energy, manifested in its constant influx of new immigrants and its ever-changing architectural landscape. Her poems bring to mind the disconnection experienced by those who live in large urban centers where isolation commonly occurs and many endure fragmented lives lacking meaningful contacts. Her poetry, however, reaffirms life even while at times depicting instances of human suffering and degradation.
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Regina Alberty’s poetry has not appeared anywhere before. The poems in this book were composed in New York City, and her work partakes in the city’s restless energy, manifested in its constant influx of new immigrants and its ever-changing architectural landscape. Her poems bring to mind the disconnection experienced by those who live in large urban centers where isolation commonly occurs and many endure fragmented lives lacking meaningful contacts. Her poetry, however, reaffirms life even while at times depicting instances of human suffering and degradation
About the Author
Regina Alberty is a poet by avocation and a lawyer by profession. She is a longtime resident of the city of New York and a keen observer of its people and currents. Her poetry speaks of her daily experiences in a constantly challenging urban environment. The author acknowledges that the city has been preeminent in the development of her appreciation for those moments when the only thing to do is to record an emotional response to an event that transcends familiarity.