The Calendar, and Other Verses

Inside this modest collection, a quiet voice unfolds a series of poems that feel like conversations with an old friend. The poet moves from tender reminiscences of boyhood summers to plaintive meditations on loss, letting each line echo the rhythm of a heart that has watched time rush by. The opening verses set a tone of reverent observation, where snow‑laden hills and wind‑torn trees become mirrors for inner feeling.

Beyond the seasonal idylls, the book wanders into broader landscapes: a vivid recounting of the Titanic’s sinking, a stark reflection on war and peace, and fleeting glimpses of mythic fairies and industrious miners. Each piece is rooted in the early‑twentieth‑century world, yet the language remains immediate enough to draw modern listeners into its modest yet sincere wonder. Listeners will find a gentle, unpretentious companion for moments when they wish to pause and listen to the simple music of everyday life.