Since his first recordings in 1955 Johnny Cash has been an icon in the music world In his newly discovered poems & song lyrics we see the world through his eyes The poetry reveals his depth of understanding both of the world around him & within
- his frailties & his strengths alike He pens verses in his hallmark voice reflecting upon love pain freedom fame & mortality Illustrated with facsimile reproductions of Cash&s own handwritten pages Forever Words is a remarkable new addition to the canon of one of America&s heroes His music is a part of our collective history but here he demonstrates the depth of his talent as a writer Edited & introduced by Paul Muldoon with a foreword by John Carter Cash this is a book sure to delight & surprise fans the world over