Wichita Falls is a raw and grounded collection of poetry that captures slices of life in a way that feels both personal and universal. Terry McCarty writes with clarity and directness, often focusing on the grit of everyday existence—small towns, human flaws, and unfiltered emotions.

What stands out is the honesty of McCarty’s voice. There’s no pretense; each poem reads like a moment caught in time, sometimes sharp and biting, other times reflective and solemn. It’s a collection that doesn’t try to romanticize its subjects but instead offers a real, sometimes gritty lens on the world.

Some poems may resonate more deeply than others, depending on the reader’s own experiences, but the sincerity is constant throughout.