The Unknown Eros

A thoughtful introduction invites listeners into a meditation on poetic form, where the author explains the art of “catalectic verse”—a rhythm that pauses and breathes with the intensity of feeling. By outlining the rules that govern this seemingly free‑flowing meter, the preface offers both a gentle lesson in verse and a glimpse of the poet’s reverence for tradition, from Drummond to the modern day. This sets the stage for a collection that balances scholarly insight with the raw impulse of emotion.

The opening poem then launches into a vivid, almost prophetic dialogue about love, truth, and the human voice. Its language swirls through questions of wisdom, sacrifice, and the unseen currents that shape our hearts, all rendered in a rich, musical cadence. Listeners will be drawn into a world where every line pulses with the three‑stranded ray of passion—red wrath, golden compassion, and azure delight—inviting contemplation long after the verse fades.