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Paul Jones’s poetry collection Something Wonderful is a feast for the senses. The poems are full of vivid imagery, humor, and a deep appreciation for the beauty of the natural world. Jones’s poems range from the personal to the political, but they all share a common thread of wonder and delight.

One of the things that makes Something Wonderful so enjoyable is Jones’s use of language. He is a master of the unexpected image, and his poems are full of surprises. For example, in the poem “The Whale,” Jones compares the inside of a beached whale to “a library of what has gone wrong.” This unexpected image is both jarring and funny, and it perfectly captures the sense of both wonder and sadness that the speaker feels in the poem.

Another thing that makes Something Wonderful so special is Jones’s ability to find beauty in the everyday. In the poem “Porch,” Jones writes about the simple pleasure of sitting on a porch and watching the world go by. He writes, “The world is a beautiful place, / even when it’s not.” This simple statement is both profound and true, and it perfectly captures the essence of Jones’s poetry.

Something Wonderful is a collection of poems that will stay with you long after you finish reading them. The poems are full of joy, sorrow, humor, and insight, and they offer a unique perspective on the world. If you are looking for a poetry collection that will make you laugh, cry, and think, then Something Wonderful is the perfect book for you.

Here are some additional thoughts on the collection:

Jones’s poems are often funny, but they also have a deep emotional resonance.
The poems are full of vivid imagery that brings the world to life.
Jones has a gift for capturing the beauty of the natural world.
The poems are both personal and political, and they offer a unique perspective on the world.
Overall, Something Wonderful is a beautiful and thought-provoking collection of poems that is sure to stay with you long after you finish reading it. I highly recommend it.