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'Gillian Telford's poems deliver what the title of her collection suggests. Always mindful, often subtle in their argument and surprising in their intensity, these poems display a range of moods, attitudes and technical approaches to her subjects. Telford is alert to the nuanced signals between people: she can memorably convey family and other social dynamics, and she's an enviable practitioner of tanka and other forms practised by her admired models.' - Michael Sharkey 'Like the restless circling of the ice skater in "The Rush," these poems have the glide and weave of deep contemplation, the...

'The poems of An Indrawn Breath travel the continent and beyond - through road trips, wilderness, visual art, crime scenes, haircuts, and the complex landscapes of the heart. Telford's voice is intimate, poised and compassionate. She knows poetry "is a precious metal / only mallets and hammers / can fashion its curves." But her tools are unobtrusive - the precise music of these poems is always in service to their humanity. Before you know it, they may well take your breath away.' - Andy Jackson 'There is a refreshing clarity of image and refinement of purpose in Gillian Telford's poetry that...