In "How to Dance as the Roof Caves In," Nick Lantz navigates the complexities of the modern world with a blend of wry humor, poignant reflection, and imaginative leaps. These poems confront the anxieties of our times – environmentalPrecarity, political turmoil, personal struggles – while also finding moments of joy, wonder, and connection. Lantz's work is characterized by its sharp imagery, musical language, and an ability to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. He explores themes of love, loss, parenthood, and the search for meaning in a world that often feels chaotic and uncertain. This collection is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of art to illuminate our lives, even as the "roof caves in."