Ballads of Lost Haven: A Book of the Sea

Dive into a resonant chorus of sea‑touched verses that capture the pulse of the ocean’s endless horizon. From the swagger of a young mariner proclaiming his birth upon the waves to the solemn dirge of a ship‑yard sexton laying fallen hulls to rest, each poem rolls like a tide of memory and longing. Carman’s language is both muscular and lyrical, blending stark nautical detail with the dream‑like cadence of folk song.

The collection shifts through moods as fluid as the water itself, offering lively yule celebrations beside flickering hearths and quiet, moon‑lit reflections on lost voyages. Listeners will feel the spray of salty wind, hear the creak of timbered decks, and sense the haunting echo of distant bells in every carefully paced line. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor, a lover of mythic seafaring, or simply drawn to poetry that sings with the rhythm of the deep, these ballads invite you to linger on the shore of imagination.