A Hidden Life and Other Poems

A richly varied collection of poems invites listeners into quiet moments of reflection and vivid landscape. From an Italian meditation on a distant hill to an intimate address to a father, the verses blend reverence, gratitude, and a sense of awe at the ordinary. The language shifts between formal lyric and conversational cadence, giving each piece its own shape while preserving a unifying voice.

Many of the poems turn toward the rhythms of rural life, describing a young farmer’s first sunrise on the plough with a mix of pride and humility. Through the steady beat of horse‑drawn furrows, the work becomes a metaphor for growth, sacrifice and the cycles of nature. Interwoven are spiritual musings that hint at a deeper search for meaning beyond the visible world.

The collection balances dramatic intensity with gentle observation, offering listeners a tapestry of images—sunlit fields, distant constellations, whispered thanks—that linger long after the reading ends. Its lyrical flow makes it an inviting companion for a thoughtful pause or a long journey.