Stephen Leake

Blue Twist (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The poems in 'Blue Twist,' are not only poems of memory and place. They concern the connections and disconnections of our inner emotions -subtly unfolding and untwisting in a deceptively relaxed style.

The title poem and indeed the whole collection began with a visit to Beachy Head in June 2004 and explores not only the physical power and beauty of the place but the position it has held in a multitude of lives, as a living passageway from life to death.

The poems in Blue Twist are concerned with transience; they are ever aware of our mortality. Obviously there is a link between the title poem and the longest work in the book 'Revenant,'(this being the physical environment where they both take place). However, the associations between other poems can at times seem less apparent.

The handful of poems contained 'In the Gallery,' were inspired by the Hopper exhibition at the Tate Modern, and again concern the sea. 'Lighthouse hill,' ( back to Beachy Head again!) leads onto a broader urban and human landscape which bridges the learning processes of everyday lives (as in Gina's Lesson), and faith through language and understanding (as in Snow Learner).

As with the poems in the author's previous collection (Beyond the Parasol), it is hoped that this second collection will engage the reader, without pretension.

These are poems you can trust. There's no attitude here.

---

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, D ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Trafford Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 1
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. August 2009
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781490792170
• Artikelnr.: 54762497

Autorenporträt

Stephen Leake was born in Blackpool, Lancashire; studying music from an early age. He furthered his musical studies in Leeds, Birmingham and London where he now works as a teacher and freelance writer. He divides time between homes in the capital and Brighton.

After being recognised as a 'Spotlight Poet' by the Forward Press in July 2004, he continues to contribute work to various magazines including 'Poetry Now' and the 'London Poetry Review.' His success in 'Ottakar's and Faber's Eighth Annual National Poetry Competition,' inspired this current collection. As a member of 'The Poetry Society' (Covent Garden), he continues to enjoy regular readings. He is planning another collection for next year.