Later Poems

A thoughtfully assembled selection of earlier and newly printed verses invites listeners into a world where the ordinary recedes and the landscape of feeling takes center stage. Drawing from three previous collections, the poems glide between the brisk vigor of a wandering rider and the quiet reverie of spring air, each line tuned to the cadence of wind, water, and rustling leaves. The narrator’s voice carries a gentle reverence for the beauty that surrounds us, while subtly hinting at deeper questions about the soul’s journey.

The accompanying appreciation offers a concise portrait of the poet’s place within the broader English tradition, noting his deliberate avoidance of self‑promotion and his preference for publishing only when a body of work feels complete. Listeners will find the verses both an escape from daily concerns and a quiet invitation to contemplate the mysteries that linger beyond the visible world, all rendered in a lyrical style that is unmistakably graceful and thoughtful.