Slaughter of the Innocents

Slaughter of the Innocents showcases Eugene Platt's masterful ability to blend local and universal themes through precise, evocative poetry. Drawing on biblical references and contemporary events, these poems navigate between earthly grit and spiritual grace, offering piercing insights into human nature while calling readers to contemplation and healing. His concise yet powerful language creates lasting impressions that resonate as modern-day psalms for our turbulent times.