NYC Poems

Regina Alberty’s poetry has not appeared anywhere before. The poems in this book were composed in New York City, and her work partakes in the city’s restless energy, manifested in its constant influx of new immigrants and its ever-changing architectural landscape. Her poems bring to mind the disconnection experienced by those who live in large urban centers where isolation commonly occurs and many endure fragmented lives lacking meaningful contacts. Her poetry, however, reaffirms life even while at times depicting instances of human suffering and degradation