Free This Morning

The following are excerpts from Amazon reviews of Chris's first collection, "the morning i married the sky: "
"Dingman delivers a wonderfully unexpected treasure trove-from the giddily playful to the sublime."
..".fun and delightful to read and frequently thought-provoking as well. I've avoided a lot of poetry before now, but The Morning I Married The Sky has made me smile and I'm quite happier for it."
"It gives one a new way of looking at things and new things to think about. ... there is substance, humor, and ideas in this book."
"Dingman's humor, insight, and open-hearted acceptance of the world in all its wonder provides a refreshing pause to a day."
"Loved this book, soulful and wistful and whimsical at the same time. Without an ounce of drama or soppiness No negativity or torment either Just Chris's own unique view...he really 'sees' the world and his place in it, and that's exactly what his poems are about. ... He imparts an element of contentment to me as I read. Great for those moments of respite, where one sinks into their favorite seat, with a steaming mug on the table next to them."

when the plovers fly
when the plovers fly
low across
the salty pond
there are two
of them, the one
and the reflection of
the one
(from "free this morning")