Matthew Sweeney

Matthew Sweeney was born in Donegal in 1952, is currently based in Cork, and has previously been resident in Berlin, Timişoara and, for a long time, London. His latest publication is a retrospective selection, The Night Post (2010). Prior books include Black Moon (2007), Sanctuary (2004), and Selected Poems (2002).

The Sleepwalker

Matthew Sweeney, guest-edited by Brian Turner October 15, 2011
The sleepwalker shot himself / on the bridge over the freeway, / while the cars sped on to Dallas.