The Burning Wheel

A restless, swirling meditation opens the collection, using the image of a tormented wheel that drives itself toward a quiet, unyielding centre. The verses trace the tension between endless motion and the longing for stillness, shaping a vivid picture of desire that flickers like a newborn flame before it is swallowed by darkness. In this early passage the poet invites listeners to feel both the agitation of relentless turning and the fleeting comfort of a maternal peace that seems just beyond reach.

From that opening, the work expands into a series of miniature explorations—a set of “doors” that suggest spiritual thresholds, a stark contemplation of inner and outer darkness, and a wandering mole that tunnels from blind underground to fleeting daylight. Each fragment is crafted to echo the same pulse of yearning, whether through mythic allusion, whispered prayer, or the quiet observation of a world moving beyond the poet’s grasp. The result is a lyrical journey that balances urgency with serenity, offering a contemplative space for anyone drawn to the cycles of longing and release.