Battle Creek, MI Author Publishes Poetry Collection

"Hand Carved Rhymes", a new book by Carrol Denton, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

The book brings to life the raw, unvarnished experiences of someone whose poetic education came not from lecture halls, but from the open road and the cab of a bulldozer.

Denton's unique perspective was forged over a lifetime of travel and labor. Their poetry is "carved from the dirt" of life, reflecting decades spent drifting across the country, hitchhiking, and operating heavy machinery. "Hand Carved Rhymes" is a testament to the people he's met-a diverse cast of characters, good and bad, whose stories shaped his view of the world.

After collecting thoughts, observations, and snippets of verse for decades, Denton finally committed these powerful reflections to paper in his 78th year. The result is a collection that is both deeply personal and universally resonant, offering simple, rhyming honesty that captures the essence of the American working-class experience.

About the Author
Carrol Denton is a lifelong laborer and traveler whose poetry is based on the experiences collected over nearly eight decades. "Hand Carved Rhymes" is his debut collection.

"Hand Carved Rhymes is a 108-page paperback with a retail price of $14.00 (eBook $9.00). The ISBN is 979-8-89341-444-8. Published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For members of the press, to request a review copy or author interview, please visit https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/pages/media-requests To buy the book, visit our online bookstore at https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/products/hand-carved-rhymes