Dark Times and Lighter Moments
This is poetry for and of our modern times.
The first section - Dark Times - of
this opening volume of poetry includes a variety of themes. Neuroleptic
Nightmare reflects on the futility of the western world's drug bias in
its approach to depression. Tragedy In The Lottery
Of Life highlights the vulnerability of us all to swingeing changes in
circumstances. This section also covers three poems around the time of the
death of his mother and other poems which touch briefly on the same subjects
without being morbid. In particular the villanelle Go Meekly is a
striking tribute to Dylan Thomas' poem to his father "Do Not Go Gently
Into That Good Night" as well as to the subject of the poem.
The poem Hiroshima Peace Park reflects the deep impression a visit to the site of the atomic explosion will have on everyone.
The second section - Lighter Moments - is a complete contrast. It contains poems which reflect on his several visits to China, including Beijing one of which prompted the poem Expectancy, humorous poems on A Visit to my Dentist, What's Good For You? a sonnet with an ironic look at our inconsistencies.
The book shows his invention and deserves to grace the bookshelves of all with an interest in poetry and the highs and lows of life and death.
Contents
Dark Times and Lighter Moments
Dark Times
Tragedy In The Lottery Of Life
Neuroleptic Nightmare
Support
Torment
Disintegration
Despair
Heavy Heart
Through The Mill
Grief and Hope
Pleasure and Relief
Briefest Interlude
Dave - Respect
Au Revoir - Adieu
Go Meekly
Your Final Call
Peace
Hiroshima Peace Park
Lighter Moments
Visit To My Dentist
Bluebells
Heads Of Friendship
Millennium Silver Wedding
Expectancy
Xi'an
Beijing
Buffet Lunches
Chilli Peppers
Lemon Drizzle
What's Good For You?
A Good Dinner
Travel
Hospital Food
Western General
X-Rays
House Damp
Environment
Azalea Scent
Brighton Line
Retirement
Kissing Games
Dark Times and Lighter Moments is published by Writersworld in paperback.
ISBN 190418121X Price £8.95
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