An unsuspecting traveler finds himself in a manor with the most unusual mirrors; a murdered florist is avenged by her most trusted companions; in an African village, rumor tells of a river bride; traffic comes to a halt for the practice known as "necklacing;" a desperate writer makes a bargain with his muse and discovers what it means to live for ones art. The common thread weaving through each of these narrative poems is a breathtaking exploration of the human condition. Combining the very best elements of the short story and poetry genres, spanning from medieval times through the present...