Be Easy

Be Easy: New & Selected Poems assembles Adrian Matejka's standout poems from earlier collections alongside newly written pieces, offering a panoramic view of his evolving voice and subjects.

The volume traces his development from early experiments in form and voice to later, more expansive works that investigate place, music, and cultural figures.

Matejka discusses the editorial challenges of curating such a selection, including revising earlier poems and establishing continuity across decades of work.

The book highlights his sonic attention, interest in poets of place, and blending of conversational diction with richer vocabulary.

Published March 31, 2026, it serves both as an entry point for new readers and a consolidation for longtime fans.