Wholesale Mumblecusser: And Other Poems

Poetry of Place, Heart, and Honest Reflection In Mumblecusser, Montana Poet Laureate Allen Morris Jones turns his sharp eye and honest voice toward the tender, turbulent terrain of everyday life. With humor, heart, and a craftsman’s precision, Jones explores late-life fatherhood, aging, and the search for meaning in moments both ordinary and profound. • Winner of the High Plains Book Award and an honor book of the Montana Book Awards • By Allen Morris Jones, 2025–2027 Montana Poet Laureate • Reflective, deeply felt poems rooted in Montana’s landscape and human experience • Praised for its insight, humor, and emotional clarity—reminiscent of Richard Hugo and Jim Harrison • "These poems make you stop and think at every turn—carefully built and a joy to read." —Michael Earl Craig A remarkable debut collection of poetry from one of Montana’s most accomplished literary voices.