Your Chance to Hear The Last Panther Speak Paperback – Illustrated, 5 April 2007

Your Chance to hear the Last Panther Speak by Chase Von is a distinctive group of poems, songs "...and more" from a new and somewhat undiscovered voice in American poetry.On first reading Your Chance to hear the Last Panther Speak, it becomes obvious that the reader is on a journey with a brave and accessible poet. Von speaks in the vernacular, he uses swear words, sometimes profusely, he uses gentle words, both with great affect. His imagery can be tough in one line and can be fragile and lovely in the next. The poem "For the Flies" has this beautiful line:"...lavishing every dropof sweet perspirationthat seepedfrom your cradling palms."Something I like very much about Chase Von's poetry is the universality of themes. Von writes about the world from his own distinctive perspective. He knows how to write War and he knows how to write Love and some of his work has the reader wondering how much different one really is from the other.One of the most moving poems in Your Chance to hear the Last Panther Speak is "Falling Stars," in which the poet speaks of the way various people view stars. The poem is mature, structured,still it flows beautifully. "The man looks at the starsAnd wonders if there is other life.The woman looks at the starsAnd thinks, one day, she tooWill have a diamond ringThat shines like the north starThe child looks at the starsAnd thinks how wondrousAnd is happy with their beautyThe Last Panther looks at the startsAnd then keys in on the Milky Way."This poem speaks to much more than star-gazing and pulls the reader into a near-mystical narrative about souls. The poem's last few lines challenge us to contemplate where we will end up when the when the last star falls.:"The last pantherfeels sadand sends a mournful roaracross the universefor the falling star to himis a soulthat simply didn't make it."Chase Von's poetry moves us from one image to another, all of which bring us to unexpected endings and surprising beginnings.Your Chance to hear the Last Panther Speak is one of those books the reader returns to and finds something new with each reading of Von's own distinctive poetic voice. I look forward to seeing more from this poet. I'm glad I got to read Your Chance to hear the Last Panther Speak and I recommend it to anyone

How great an experience it was to read, "Lsst Panther Speak", as Chase Von has written one book that so captures my heart and attention, with this book that was written from a fantastic collection of who and what life is really all about, there was so sugar coat to it.Written so well that I could not, and did not want to put the book down when I started reading it, and I have went back and read it again, something I rarely if ever do.It captures life like I have known it to be, and in many cases it captures the essence of my life.It is one amazing book of poetry, songs, quotes and short stories.I am sure my life has ran some what parellel to many of the sections of this book, I feel as though I have lived a good majority of what has been written.I dare anyone to pick up this book and come away not blown away with a different view on parts of life such as experienced by Chase.Extremely well written by a master writer, and certainly has earned my utmost respect, and I highly recommend it to everyone from all walks of life.Read it and come away feeling fantastic and challenged to read another book by Chase Von because I am certainly going to read more.This book should be on all college and high school recommended reading list.

It's obvious that Chase Von, author of this thought-provoking book, is a man of many sensibilities and diverse talent. Whether writing prose or poetry he brings his words to life with vivid clarity, almost as though the reader were experiencing the world through his eyes.I love short stories so much, I practically devour them, so I bought this book because I had heard that Von's short stories stir the emotions. They were all entertaining and well-written, many resounding with heart-wrenching images of everyday life. And the power of his quotes, lyrics and poetry was an unexpected literary bonus.A busy man, he also interviews rising stars in various artistic fields--from actors to authors to artists--for the popular Student Operated Press.Author Chase Von speaks with a positive, inspiring new literary voice. And what a voice! I recommend you experience the pleasure for yourself.Reviewed by: Betty Dravis, September, 2008Author of "The Toonies Invade Silicon Valley"

YOUR CHANCE TO HEAR THE LAST PANTHER SPEAK...What a powerful title!...This book is an inspiring collection of thought-provoking, profound, heartfelt writings in poem format that is easy to read. You'll read a few, then ponder...You'll want to take the time to absorb his meaningful words and you might mark your favorite ones that have significance to your own life or that especially connect with your soul. The author is obviously multi-talented...I loved the pencil drawings in the back of the book, yet another common interest I share with him. I love graphite drawings and have printed my own drawings in Limited Editions to sell, an art that may have less significance now in the computer age. This is a wonderful book to give as a gift and was a pleasure to read! I highly recommend!!

The multi-talented Chase Von is one of those rare people with the ability to see the world through rose-colored glasses and paint for us, through his poetry and song lyrics, a beautiful picture. He also has the ability to rip those glasses off, stare straight into the sun regardless of the pain, and tell us without reserve exactly what he sees.If you appreciate fine literary works, want to be touched by intimate, tender words of love and hope, or are ready to face some thought-provoking truths about our modern society, then I highly recommend Your Chance To Hear The Last Panther Speak. Order yours today, and then buckle your seat belt..... and take a roller-coaster ride into the heart, mind, and insight of Angel Chase Von.