Mumblecusser
And Other Poems
by Allen Morris Jones
published by Bangtail Press
Poetry of Place, Heart, and Honest Reflection
In Mumblecusser, Montana Poet Laureate Allen Morris Jones turns his sharp eye and honest voice toward the tender, turbulent terrain of everyday life. With humor, heart, and a craftsman's precision, Jones explores late-life fatherhood, aging, and the search for meaning in moments both ordinary and profound.
- Winner of the High Plains Book Award and an honor book of the Montana Book Awards
- By Allen Morris Jones, 2025–2027 Montana Poet Laureate
- Reflective, deeply felt poems rooted in Montana's landscape and human experience
- Praised for its insight, humor, and emotional clarity—reminiscent of Richard Hugo and Jim Harrison
"These poems make you stop and think at every turn—carefully built and a joy to read."
—Michael Earl CraigA remarkable debut collection of poetry from one of Montana's most accomplished literary voices.
98 pages, 6 x 9 inches
softcover
ISBN 10: 0-9961560-5-4
ISBN 13: 9780996156059
$16.95
RELEASE DATE
October 2023
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Widely published across genres and forms, Allen Morris Jones is the 2025–2027 Montana Poet Laureate and the author of several books, including a Spur Award–winning children's book, a highly regarded exploration of the ethics of hunting, and Mumblecusser, his award-winning poetry collection, which received the High Plains Book Award and was named an honor book by the Montana Book Awards. His work includes more than 100 published personal essays, profiles, short stories, and other pieces. Jones has worked as a magazine editor (Big Sky Journal), acquisitions editor (Lyons Press / Globe Pequot Press), small press publisher, and university communications director. He lives in Bozeman, Montana, with his wife and son. |