Book Review: Mereland by Ed Near

Book cover of Mereland by Ed Near

The poetry book I chose to read in January was Mereland by Edward Near. This poetry collection combines elements of world-building. Mereland is a fictional town. It’s inspired by the poet’s hometown, but as the dock on the cover suggests, the inspiration fades into its own world.

Against the ruins of my domain
Against the rough hide of its rust
I steal back the unsalted remains
And I begin the struggle to…