Leaning Into It
Poems
$54.54
- Paperback
96 pages
- Release Date
16 June 2026
Summary
Poetry from the beloved lead guitarist of the multiplatinum legendary band Triumph
Rik Emmett’s second collection originated during the dark limbo of COVID-19: 2021–22. Five parts go from autofictional narration to observations on the modern world, moving inside out, then outside in. Eventually, Leaning Into It looks beyond.
Leaning Into … what? The prevailing chaos of narcissistic, egotistical, patrimonial power-mongering lends these poems r…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781770418288 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1770418288 |
| Author: | Rik Emmett |
| Publisher: | ECW Press,Canada |
| Imprint: | ECW Press,Canada |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 16 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 79g |
| Dimensions: | 140mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
“Like all great collections of poetry, Leaning Into It is a series of poems of its time. Years from now this will be a strong indicator of the world in the 2020s. Emmett does point fingers, but he does ask direct questions without really expecting an answer, or at least an answer that is honest or makes sense. He has used the form of a poem to express a great deal. Poetry is so different from lyrics of a song, and he is a brilliant lyricist. Few composers write poetry instead of lyrics. Lennon, McCartney, Dylan, and Leonard Cohen come to mind and all have published poems outside the realm of their song compositions. One can add Emmett to that list. Leaning Into It is moving, thought provoking, provocative, interesting, and extremely well written. Leaning Into It is the perfect company for a quiet night” —Spill Magazine
Rik Emmett
After a dozen platinum LPs from ’75 to ’88 with Triumph, Rik Emmett has released 20 more solo projects, ranging across genres. The avowed family man retired from touring but still writes and records. A Guitar Player magazine columnist for over a dozen years, he also taught with the Humber College music faculty for a couple of decades and now lives in Burlington, ON.
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