Just in Passing

Just in Passing

Poetry

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Just In Passing by Joseph Roccasalvo showcases a striking talent for the formal style in poetry. The collection is masterful for employing rhyme, meter, and the wordplay of puns and paradox.

In the celebration of the highs and lows of romance and abiding friendship, the poems are subtle and emotional, complex but always comprehensible. They share the gift for point and counterpoint in their musical precision. The playful wit, conspicuous in the poems about friendship, captivates the astute reader.

Just In Passing will inspire those who have a zest for the poetic craftsmanship of rhyme and meter.

Joseph Roccasalvo completed his undergraduate and graduate studies in Classics, Philosophy, English Literature and Theology from Bellarmine College, Fordham University, and Woodstock College. In addition to these educational merits, he then earned his Harvard Ph.D. in Comparative Religion with a specialty in Buddhism. He studied Asian languages and religion and was trained as a comparative research scholar in global cultures, East and West. Joseph has received accolades for his publications and mentoring. In 2022, the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) named him the Top Fictional Writer of the Year. He is the recipient of honors from Bristol Who’s Who and is a member of the Catholic Writers Guild. He remains an active standing member of Harvard’s Center for the Study of World Religions.