“In his latest collection of short poems, Robert Deluty quotes the Canadian writer/musician, Charles de Lint, who wrote, ‘It's all a matter of paying attention, being awake in the present moment, and not expecting a huge payoff.’ Deluty clearly pays attention and--like the Buddha--is ‘awakened’ to what de Lint calls the ‘whispers and small kindnesses’ of the world. Nothing escapes Deluty's keen and compassionate eye, which sees our world in all its tragic, joyful, and poignant glory. The resulting ‘payoff’ for the reader is indeed huge, as Deluty’s trademark wit, love of language, and deep human sympathy work their magic.”