"Denny's Arbor Vitae" is a collection of lyrical, narrative poems written over a period of thirty years. The book is divided into four sections. "Family's Long Megaphone" deals principally with Robbins's family. This sections explores the family's Midwest working class background, familial relationships, and the family's support of Robbins as a gay man. "Narcissus Poeticus" deals with the Robbins's inner world and spiritual history. "Common Law" delves into his 20-year relationship with his common law husband. "Passengers" is a series of portraits of the author's friends and past lovers. The book also features cover art and illustrations by the author.
"Denny's Arbor Vitae" is a collection of lyrical, narrative poems written over a period of thirty years. The book is divided into four sections. "Family's Long Megaphone" deals principally with Robbins's family. This sections explores the family's Midwest working class background, familial relationships, and the family's support of Robbins as a gay man. "Narcissus Poeticus" deals with the Robbins's inner world and spiritual history. "Common Law" delves into his 20-year relationship with his common law husband. "Passengers" is a series of portraits of the author's friends and past lovers. The book also features cover art and illustrations by the author.