CONTENTS: Sixteen poems that reveal the poet's adjustment to being an American living and working in Japan, his doubts, frustrations, joys, and the triumph of love and family: "...children sleeping soundly, / their faces turned toward the light / that travels through the universe / to be with us so perfectly confused" (from Skylight ). Home is where much of life's time is spent, but what is it, truly? "Home Test" is Gregory Dunne exploring the concept of 'home' through his verse, giving the reader something to ponder about his own place in life. "Home Test" is a worthy time investment, recommended. "Ikebana": A fistful of lotus buds/soaking in a vase--ready/to open any moment now. - Midwest Book Review Gregory Dunne's poetry and prose have appeared in a number of magazines including American Poetry Review, Manoa, cold drill, Sakura, and Poetry East. He teaches at the International School of Japan.