Counter-Attack and Other Poems

In this collection, the poet’s voice shifts from the tranquil cadence of countryside mornings to the stark, unvarnished reality of the front lines. The early verses echo the quiet beauty of hunting fields and sun‑lit landscapes, while the later pieces plunge into the mud‑splattered trenches, exposing the absurdities and brutal instincts that war awakens. Readers are drawn into a world where gentle nostalgia collides with bitter irony, each poem a snapshot of a soldier’s conflicted conscience.

The poet, a seasoned cavalry officer and decorated veteran, brings a keen, almost forensic eye to his observations. His language is vivid yet restrained, turning personal fatigue, rain‑soaked nights, and the lingering echo of artillery into powerful, human‑scale reflections. The collection offers a raw, honest portrait of a generation caught between the allure of pastoral idealism and the harsh demands of combat, inviting listeners to hear the lingering resonance of both hope and disillusionment.