Forever Words

Since his first recordings in 1955, Johnny Cash was an icon in the music world. In this collection of poems and song lyrics that have never been published before, we see the world through his eyes and view his reflection on his own interior reality, his frailties and his strengths alike. In his hallmark voice, he pens verses about love, pain, freedom, and mortality, and expresses insights on culture, his family, his fame, even Christmas. Forever Words confirms Johnny Cash as a brilliant and singular American literary figure. His music is a part of our collective history, and here the depth of his artistry and talent become even more evident.

This short book of poetry by Johnny Cash is a fun read. Mr. Muldoon's introduction reminded me of some things about Johnny Cash that I had forgotten that placed the work in a better place.  Johnny Cash was a well-read man and it comes through his poetry.  His son, John, wrote a touching foreword that made me appreciate the book even more.  There were several poems that I wished that had been put to music.  A few poems can only be truly appreciated by a person from Arkansas though.