War's Embers, and Other Verses

In the wake of a world torn by conflict, this modest volume gathers a series of poems that capture both the stark front‑line reality and the quiet yearning for home. The verses move from the raw determination of a young volunteer confronting an unseen fate, to the lingering scent of autumn on a countryside farm that stands as a sanctuary against the chaos beyond. Through spare, resonant language the poet invites listeners to feel the weight of mud‑filled trenches and the fragile comfort of hearth‑light alike.

The collection also turns toward deeper questions of faith, beauty and endurance. A haunting ode to rooks and the wind hints at the anxiety of those left waiting, while a meditative piece on an “eternal treasure” declares that love and art outlive the ravages of war. Listeners will find a blend of melancholy and quiet resolve, offering a window onto the generation that survived the Great War and sought meaning in its aftermath.