The Listeners and Other Poems

In this quietly resonant collection, the poet turns ordinary moments into delicate vignettes that linger long after the last line. Through gentle rhyme and a soft, musical cadence, the verses invite listeners into gardens where cherry trees whisper of lost love, and humble rooms glow with the flicker of a solitary candle. The work balances the tender intimacy of everyday chores with a wistful reverence for nature’s subtle cycles.

From the wistful musings of an aging tailor stitching beneath a dusk‑lit window to the reflective solitude of Old Susan leafing through a book, each poem captures a slice of life tinged with nostalgia. Echoes of forgotten gardens, the steady rhythm of an old man’s thoughts, and the fleeting grace of Miss Loo’s summer afternoons weave together a tapestry of memory, longing, and quiet wonder, offering a soothing retreat for anyone who loves to hear the world’s softer sounds.