A Hermit of Carmel, and Other Poems

A richly varied anthology invites listeners into a world where quiet reflection meets lively wit. Across elegiac verses, lyrical meditations, and playful drinking songs, the poet balances solemn contemplation with the light‑hearted rhythms of everyday life. Translations of Michelangelo, Musset and Gautier sit alongside original works, offering a tapestry of cultural echoes that feel both timeless and immediate. The collection’s tone shifts from the solemn hush of a moonlit hermitage to the bustling camaraderie of college taverns, revealing a mind attuned to both the grandeur of the natural world and the quirks of human folly.

The opening piece unfolds on the slopes of Mount Carmel, where a solitary hermit wrestles with doubts, longing, and the restless whisper of the night. A weary knight arrives, and their brief encounter weaves together themes of faith, exile, and the fragile hope of redemption. The dialogue, set against a rugged landscape, captures the tension between inner turmoil and the search for peace, offering a vivid, poetic snapshot that beckons the listener to linger in its haunting atmosphere.