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Thirty-two easy-to-read poems demonstrate, as in 'Sweet Corn', the singular effects produced when an artist is also a writer. Varying page designs and typefaces contribute to the visual impact. The poems, predominantly free verse, call attention to domestic comedies, the wonders of nature, and the poignant moments of family life. Stevenson's evocative line and skillfully applied swashes of watercolor immediately communicate his inner vision.