A review by bkeniston
Aimless Love: New and Selected Poems by Billy Collins

4.0

This exceptional collection of poetry from former Poet Laureate Billy Collins presents a number of new poems along with selections from four previous volumes. The structure results in a career retrospective of sorts, showcasing Collins’ range and talent through the years. These poems are deceptively simple, as Collins finds beauty in the mundane aspects of everyday life and wonder in small moments that are familiar to everybody. They can make you laugh out loud and feel a little sad at the same time. I have to admit that I’ve never been a big reader of poetry, but Billy Collins, as he has done for so many others, has piqued my interest, and I will be coming back for more