Wampum and Old Gold

A solemn yet lyrical tribute, this collection gathers the work of a young poet whose life was cut short on the Argonne front. Written in the aftermath of the Great War, the verses blend the immediacy of a soldier’s experience with a lingering yearning for peace and meaning. The opening dedication and the poet’s own reflections set a tone of personal loss that resonates far beyond the battlefield.

Spanning confessions, sorrowful night‑time reflections, and vivid landscape moods, the poems range from stark war‑time sketches to gentle meditations on youth, tide, and old age. Whether echoing the clatter of distant artillery or the quiet murmur of a willow, each piece offers a striking blend of raw emotion and restrained craft. Listeners will find a hauntingly beautiful voice that speaks to memory, grief, and the enduring hope found in the simple act of remembering.