The White Sail, and Other Poems

A sweeping opening places listeners on a moonlit promontory where Aegeus watches the restless sea, his grief for a lost son binding the ancient world to a timeless ache. The poem’s rich imagery—white sails, storm‑tossed pines, and the whisper of destiny—draws you into a lyrical meditation on longing, duty, and the fragile hope that a single return can bring peace.

Beyond that, the collection moves fluidly through legend, lyric, and sonnet, offering everything from a playful “Moustache” to the solemn reverence of “Saint Cadoc’s Bell.” Nature’s quiet moments sit beside sharper social reflections, while the sonnets explore love, memory, and the fleeting cadence of seasons. The variety of voices and subjects keeps the listening experience fresh, each piece a small, self‑contained world that sparkles with the poet’s keen observation and deft command of language.

Together, these poems create a mosaic of 19th‑century sensibilities, inviting listeners to wander ancient ruins, hear the rustle of pine, and feel the pulse of human yearning—all without ever leaving the comfort of their headphones.