"David Martinez is like an algebra problem invented by America—he's polynomial, and fractioned, full of identity variables and unsolved narrative coefficients. . . . Hustle is full of dashing nerve, linguistic flair, and unfakeable heart."—Tony Hoagland The dark peoples with things: for keys, coins, pencils and pens our pockets grieve. No street lights or signs,no liquor stores or bars,only a lighter for a flashlight, and the same-faced trees,similar-armed stones and crooked bushes staring back
