The Closet Clandestine - a queer steps out

By: Edward C. Patterson

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

A Journey from the Darkness Into the Light The closet is a dark and airless place, so when I emerged from it, what else could I do but extol the truth's glory over systemic lies - life's beauty in its infinite variety over societal servitude in its deafening prejudice. The Closet Clandestine is a paean to existance beyond the closet - seven peans, in fact - chapbooks dedicated to my OUTbound journey. Sensitive, bold, Gay and sometimes shocking, these are the lyrics of my journey from darkness to twilight to sunshine. Included - seven chapbooks: The Awakening Catherine and Other Poems The Festival at Thebes Ties and Rings Gay October Provincetown Poems, and Songs: Not Just Survival. "Rage girls in fiery green - that I will never retreat into the closet clandestine again.Review from Rainbow Reviews: "I read poetry by "dipping" - the book lies by my bed, and I dip at random, reading one, maybe two before bed. In this way the pleasure is extended, it can take months to read through a volume. Poetry should not be rushed. I enjoyed this volume of poetry. For one, the layout is to my taste, lots of white, open space, to leave room for thought. Another thing I enjoyed seeing was the development of the poet, from being 'in the closet' in The Awakening, to being 'out, and proud of it' in Songs: Not just Survival. There is a progression; the poet shares his life and moments. The poems are well crafted, it is clear that thought and love and much work went into the work. I plan to keep the volume by my bed. Read it, savor it."