Acanthus and Wild Grape

A sweeping anthology that moves from quiet cloisters to bustling foundries, this collection offers listeners a mosaic of voices and visions. The poems travel through ancient temples, mist‑cloaked mountains, and sun‑lit vineyards, each piece inviting a pause to feel the texture of stone, water, or wind. You’ll hear the hush of a cathedral’s vesper, the bright chatter of a Venetian palace, and the solitary echo of a lone loon, all rendered in language that balances thoughtful observation with quiet yearning.

The work embraces both traditional forms and the freer rhythms of modern verse, showing how a single image—a lone acanthus leaf or a wild grape cluster—can spark contemplation and emotion. Themes of travel, spirituality, and the everyday intertwine, giving the listener a sense of wandering through galleries of history and nature without ever losing the personal pulse of the poet’s eye. Whether you’re drawn to the quiet of a forest or the clang of an iron foundry, each poem offers a moment to listen, reflect, and linger.