Michael Durack's humanity and generosity of spirit are evident in all his poems, leaving the reader nodding in agreement, often with a broad smile. He acknowledges that poetry need not always be serious, but he treats every theme with characteristic compassion.
Fiona Clark-Echlin
Durack's voice is engaging, clear and compelling – a poet attuned to those singular moments that both intrigue and inform us, often years and years after their day.
Arthur McMaster
Michael Durack takes pleasure in bringing a smile to readers' faces. But concealed among the playful word games and extended metaphors are subtle but powerful moments of philosophical clarity and guileless beauty.
