Turn Around When Possible by Martin Zarrop Vicente Huidobro the Virgin Mary and that

the Virgin Mary and that eternal stepdad St Joseph draw on memories they didn’t know they had

The only time she feels safe is when swimming

shadow and light

like deus ex machina

of edges and extremes

Turn Around When Possible by Martin Zarrop Vicente Huidobro the Virgin Mary and thatCombining a scientific eye with a poetic sensibility (and a sharp sense of humour), Martin Zarrops work is thought provoking and wry. These poems take the long view and they never shy away from difficulty, each expertly using form to amplify content. Turn Around When Possible is an enlightening, enjoyable read. Helen Mort Whether he is looking back fondly on the seemingly mundane details of a working class childhood or exploring the vastness of