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The Future
In this captivating collection, a seasoned poet with over nine decades of life experience invites readers on a lyrical journey through the passions that have coloured his world. With a voice honed by years of observation and introspection, he paints vivid word-pictures that bring to life the thundering hooves on the racetrack, the graceful arc of a diver’s plunge, and the roar of engines on the speedway.But this is more than just a sports anthology. Drawing from a well of diverse interests, the poet serves up verses seasoned with culinary adventures, musical interludes, and the thrill of intellectual pursuits. Each poem is a window into a life richly lived, offering readers a unique perspective on the human experience.Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, a lover of life’s finer pleasures, or simply someone who appreciates the wisdom that comes with age, this collection promises to entertain, inspire, and provoke thought. Join this passionate wordsmith as he shares the accumulated insights of a lifetime, proving that the fire of creativity burns bright at any age.
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Sailing and a Matter of Prestige
‘Dear Mr. Savvakis, your poetry reminds me of a phrase by Terentius: ‘nothing human could be strange to me.’ This was what a Greek critic wrote about one my collections and I think he hit the nail on the head.Yes, indeed all human activities interest me. There are countless ways in which we react to both material and psychological realities, and one cannot help but marvel at this wonder of creation.Just as each of us has a unique fingerprint, we also possess a unique personality. We each handle even the most common problems in our own distinctive manner.Of course, we comprehend and interpret them differently, according to our customs, values, circumstances and a countless number of factors that determine our personality.Nothing human could be strange to me, and in my poetry, I strive to capture as many expressions of this uniqueness as possible.
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Light a Candle in My Soul: Poems and Poetic Sketches
What is it that touches your soul, warms your heart or enlightens your mind? Do you dream and do you wonder? What do you seek and what comes of your thoughts? The Greeks sought, according to Aeschylus, to ‘tame the savageness of man, and make quiet the life of the world.’ The Earth itself is a Being, radiating outwards a consciousness that, no matter the vineyard in which you toil, each of us can reconnect with, refresh and renew ourselves, and perhaps even remake the world around us. In an Age of Absurdity, the soul’s longing has an uncommon degree of strength in the beauty of expression. Your thoughts and words change the world.
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Life Is Mostly Fun
From the calloused hands of a former coal miner emerges a heartfelt collection that reminds us that even in life’s toughest terrains, there is light to be found. Life is Mostly Fun is a tapestry of poems that spin tales of joy, wonder, and yes, the occasional hurdles that prove no match for an unshakeable spirit. With a keen eye for the quirks and humour that colour our everyday existence, the author invites you to join him on a romp through sunny vignettes that will leave you grinning from ear to ear. Yet he also digs deep, unearthing profound truths about our shared human experience that will resonate long after the final line. Whether finding magic in the mundane or plumbing the depths of the soul, these verses celebrate life in all its messy, luminous glory.
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Transcendence
What lies behind this sunlit world?…Something too deep for thought,…Open only to prayer.These poems reflect moments when one experiences something more than what one sees and hears, feelings of the sublime, the holy, the transcendent.…When meditating by a Wiltshire stream, or walking alone through an African forest, observed by a thousand unseen eyes and ears, from giant cats to tremulous snakes.…Feelings of going beyond oneself, beyond anxiety and feelings of inadequacy, losing oneself in the great chain of being.…The healing experience of being part of nature, losing the fear of death.From intimations of transcendence in nature, this book moves on to the magic of ancient churches where so many have offered up their sorrows and joys and then to meditations and prayers, as well as the consolations offered by ancient rituals, by the rhythm of the church’s seasons, from the magic of Christmas through the penitence of Lent to the glories of Easter.The final section explores the tragic lockdowns caused by Covid-19.
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Passions – A Story of Love
In Passions: A Story of Love, or, A Bipolar’s Diary, the author unveils a deeply emotive and transformative poetic journey. The work is divided into two compelling parts: ‘Points of Passions – Solitude,’ which explores the isolation of a woman set apart from society, and ‘Lines of Passion – A Movement,’ where she re-emerges, her creative spirit reignited during a bus ride to work.Caught in an intricate emotional web, the protagonist finds herself falling in love with three different men, adding complex layers to her story. The author’s skilful narrative combines both delicate and intense imagery, expressed through poetry and visual art. This dual medium not only helped the author navigate a critical juncture in her life, but also led to profound self-discovery.Crafted with authenticity and directness, the book offers an emotional odyssey that is both complex and relatable. In the end, it delivers a message of hope and assurance, capturing the ever-changing tapestry of life and the healing power of art and poetry.
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The Forever Child
The Forever Child is a contemplative fourth offering from an author shaped by personal loss. In this reflective journey, the writer poetically navigates through memories of childhood and the contrasts of adulthood, examining how external influences have moulded his life. Amidst the backdrop of nature’s healing embrace, he clings to the beauty of dreams while confronting life’s traumas.Though composed of distinct pieces, The Forever Child is best experienced in its entirety, from the first page to the last.
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The Morning Star
In this sixth collection, Terry Wilson writes about a fish that became an elephant and how this is better than becoming a human.We all want to be elephants someday.This is poetry about the holes in life rather than the whole of life, and what we see through them.
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The Art of the Sigh
Come sail with me aboard The Art of the Sigh and experience strong emotional seas, everchanging societal winds and the sanctuary of the shore. Your heart will be touched, your mind will be stimulated and your soul will be replenished.Some of the pieces send an overt message while others are less blatant. All are structured to pique your interest and engage your brain, your heart and inspire. Many of the pieces are based on real, easily recognizable events, to which we all can relate. Some of the pieces are reflections of circumstances in my personal life. Many readers will recognize themselves in these compositions. You will undergo personal enlightenment, as well as many moments of self-examination, empathy, sympathy, and compassion. In the interest of full disclosure, you may be brought to tears, laugh out loud, feel deep sadness, or profound anger. The voyage is a rollercoaster journey packed with thought-provoking scenarios mirroring real life events and episodes effecting life in the 21st century and the overwhelming challenges that face us all.
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Poetry and Rhyme
In Poetry & Rhyme, Gray Edgewood invites readers into a world painted with the nuances of everyday life and the quiet beauty of nature. Living in the coastal town of Scarborough, Edgewood’s poetry captures the essence of his surroundings, from the simple joys of watching wild birds to the unexpected encounters that colour our lives. Each poem is a window into the poet’s observations and reflections, offering a gentle, contemplative perspective on the mundane and the extraordinary alike.
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The Endless Wars
Human civilization has come of age. Today, we enjoy unprecedented comfort and convenience compared to our predecessors a couple of centuries ago. Yet, human relationship, like animals in the wild, has largely remained primordial in nature. Regardless of the narratives and justifications, brutal methods are still in use to dominate weaker people and societies to unscrupulously access their resources and usurp power for territorial control and/or influence to survive and thrive. Those who accumulate more resources, climb higher up the societal dominance hierarchy which further guarantees access to more resources and power. The struggle is endless!This poetry book, The Endless Wars, is a “must read book!”. The author, David Lubari Biar Lominyo, based on his experience living through numerous civil wars in his own country, the Republic of South Sudan, as well as his long international humanitarian experience working in armed conflict situations in Africa and the Middle east, presents powerful, immersive poetic reflection of brutal action of man in armed conflict environment. He poetically and emotionally highlights the struggles, and the cries of vulnerable people. He further reflects on the determination of nations such as Ukraine now, fighting for freedom against external invasion. Lubari notes that where poor people have struggled and installed a democratically elected government in power, the primordial instinct of the leaders, colluding with the unfair world, may still take advantage of the unequal power relationship with their impoverished population. He offers tools for peace building and leadership skills to improve on societal stability and performance.
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The Black Feather
In your handsLies a journeyThe ultimate journeyThe one we take to find our selvesTo die and to be rebornTo travel among the dreams we desperately fight forTo encounter painIt has so many faces: abuse, death, depression, the loss of selfTo keep on guarding hopeTo finally embrace beauty and loveTo findThe voice within
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