At Minas Basin, and Other Poems

A lyrical journey unfolds across the rugged coasts and quiet forests of eastern Canada, where the poet turns tide‑riddled bays, wind‑tossed clouds, and blooming roses into vivid snapshots of feeling. The opening verses settle on Minas Basin, invoking the ancient legends of Glooscap and the ceaseless rhythm of the sea, while later pieces linger on storm‑laden clouds, a solitary willow at Grand Pré, and the quiet dignity of a single rose. Each image is rendered with a careful balance of reverence for nature and a gentle, personal reverie, inviting listeners to breathe in the salt‑sprayed air and hear the hush of distant gulls.

The collection moves seamlessly from the dramatic sweep of storm‑clouds to the intimate hush of a garden bloom, weaving together mythic allusion and everyday observation. The poet’s voice feels both a listener and a guide, offering moments of quiet contemplation alongside flashes of bright, almost musical description. It’s an invitation to linger over the landscape, letting the cadence of the verses echo the pulse of the sea and the soft rustle of leaves.