The Lord of Misrule, and Other Poems

A raucous May‑day celebration bursts from the opening poem, where the parish’s “Lord of Misrule” storms a solemn service with streamers, laughing minstrels, and a riot of green and crimson. The verses swirl between reverent hymn and mischievous chant, turning the church into a meadow of dancing figures and teasing the solemn priest with a playful, almost theatrical, exuberance. The poet’s vivid imagery and rhythmic energy capture the clash of sacred tradition and seasonal revelry, inviting listeners to feel the pulse of a community caught between worship and wild festivity.

The rest of the collection follows this same spirited range, moving from grand English epics to enchanted island fantasies, tavern tales of mermaids, and wistful reflections on love and nature. Each poem is a compact world, rich with lyrical flair, humor, and a keen eye for the uncanny moments that linger in ordinary life. Together they offer an engaging tapestry of early‑twentieth‑century verse that feels both timeless and freshly alive.