<DIV><p>&ldquo;Equal parts punk rock and pastoral, [Rohrer has] a voice that seems unearthly in its ability to be detached and simultaneously tender.&rdquo;&mdash;<I>American Poet</I></p> <p>Approaching pleasure and terror with the same searching and determined curiosity, <I>Rise Up</I> traverses political, natural, and domestic landscapes with gentle agility. Beautifully crafted surfaces give way to sincere depth.</p> <p> <b>Matthew Rohrer</b> is the author of four poetry collections, including <I>A Green Light</I> (2004, shortlisted for the Griffin Prize), <I>Satellite,</I> and <I>A Hummock in the Malookas.</I> He has appeared on NPR&rsquo;s <I>All Things Considered</I> and <I>The Next Big Thing.</I></p></DIV>