The Death of the Scharnhorst, and Other Poems

The volume gathers a striking range of poems that echo the turmoil of the mid‑twentieth century. From a mournful tribute to the sinking of a famed warship to intimate meditations on love and nature, the verses move between battlefield grief and quiet personal moments. The poet’s voice is often raw, addressing comrades lost at Pearl Harbor and the lingering shadows of earlier conflicts.

The language swings between stark, drum‑like rhythms and lyrical, almost mythic imagery. Pieces such as the “Litany of Pearl Harbor” confront the immediacy of loss, while others, like the sensual ode to Apollo, linger in the realm of desire and classical allusion. Together they create a mosaic that feels both historical and timeless.

Listeners will find a heartfelt honesty that invites reflection on courage, sacrifice, and the fleeting beauty of everyday life. The collection’s varied forms—short dirges, narrative sketches, and vivid free‑verse—make for an engaging auditory experience that resonates long after the final line.