After Desire

George Stanley's After Desire offers a collection of poems from a poet reflecting on life in old age. The work draws from the everyday, taking its point of departure from aspects of his daily life in his Kitsilano neighborhood, such as the beauty of a waiter, conversations in a pub, or a glance exchanged with a teenager.

These poems encourage observation of the external world, focusing on what the poet sees and notices, rather than inward contemplation. Readers will encounter a perspective that transforms commonplace moments into reflection, offering insights into the enduring details found in the material city.