Summer of Love

This volume gathers a dozen‑plus poems that celebrate love in its many guises—springtime zest, timeless myth, and quiet longing. The opening dedication sets a gentle, almost ceremonial tone, as the poet kneels before an imagined princess and offers verses like a humble minstrel. From the sun‑drenched opening of “Summer of Love” to the wistful reverie of “Eadem,” each piece unfolds with a melodic cadence that feels both intimate and communal.

The collection moves fluidly among forms, slipping from villanelles and ballades to free‑verse meditations, allowing the listener to wander through garden paths, moonlit fairylands, and bustling bookshops. References to classic figures—Arthur, Shakespeare, Meredith—mix with personal invocations, creating a tapestry where literary heritage and personal feeling intertwine. Even the brief, rhythmic bursts like “The Mad Fiddler” or “Absinthe” capture vivid snapshots of emotion without demanding a narrative payoff.

Listening feels like leafing through an old, beloved anthology, each poem a fragrant petal that invites both reflection and celebration. Because the work never rushes to a conclusion, the experience remains open‑ended, letting the summer of affection linger long after the final line.