“There is a subtle mind embodied in Meredith Cole’s quick poems, which operate on an odd combination of understatement, inference and smart-aleckness. As the title Miniatures suggests, her poems are often constructs of transience and delicacy from a quasi-Asian tradition but these values are also challenged and debunked by the wit and pragmatism of a highly American speaker. This collection is a lively, worthwhile and engaging trip.” –Tony Hoagland