Sixty Poems @ 60

This powerful and moving collection of sixty poems written chronologically over a period of one year when the author was 60 provides an illuminating and observational reflection of day-to-day life in a mixture of lighter and more serious works. The rhyming style creates an immersive feel to the work, while the prose-led pieces stand out in their difference. The striking honesty of the work allows the reader to act as a travelling friend or a confidant rather than an audience as they are drawn deeper into the author’s personal reflections. The moments of humour interwoven between the more painful considerations have a captivating effect.

Keith was born in Wales in 1958 and his early upbringing established a strong link with music and literature. Married with two children, this link was strengthened by over 30 years living in Oxford, before retiring back to the Gower coast in Wales.

An education focussed on science and technology, including a doctorate from Oxford University, led Keith towards initially an academic research post at Oxford and then a career in specialist services and technology businesses. Keith also established his own company and was also Chief Executive of a FTSE listed global software and services business.

Since retiring Keith has focussed on his interests in literature, art and music.