O May I Join the Choir Invisible! and Other Favorite Poems

The opening poem invites listeners into a quiet meditation on legacy and purpose. Its verses speak of joining an “invisible choir” of those whose deeds echo beyond mortal life, urging us to let generosity and daring shape our own spirits. The language is both lofty and intimate, offering a gentle reminder that each small act can contribute to a larger, timeless harmony.

The collection then shifts to a brisk, narrative piece that hurls us onto the open road with a band of riders racing through the lowlands of Belgium. Their gallop is rendered in vivid, rhythmic detail, as they carry urgent news across towns and fields, the landscape flashing past in a cascade of light and sound. This lively poem captures the thrill of duty, the bond between rider and steed, and the palpable tension of a message that could change a city’s fate—all while preserving the musical quality that ties the whole volume together.