Sacred Silence (59 poems) traces past and present in one's journey, exploring the mysteries of love, despair and endurance, attachment and departure, longing, and fulfillment.
"Deeply meditative, full of sorrow, reflection and hope, these poems echo the sounds of Guyana's sonorous past - rivers and creeks, riot, thunder and bloodshed, the perils of the backdam. Memory deepens the wounds and refuge is found only in solitude and a sacred silence. This collection is a thoughtful and bittersweet dilemma - the past continually blotting out the present - and a notable contribution to the evolving literature of The Americas."
- Ramabai Espinet
Poet, Educator and Author of "The Swinging Bridge"
Excerpt
"On a sideline dam in East Demerara
I carry a bucket of water
to quench my thirst for nostalgia.
On a sideline dam in East Demerara
I walk alone in the rain."
Excerpt from the poem "Sideline Dam"
From the collection "Sacred Silence"
Dear readers, this is my third book of poems, and inside are a special collection of what have turned out to be not only MY personal favorites, but also the favorites of many of YOU. Some of these have never been available in print before...
NOW AVAILABLE!
This book is a limited edition, and copies are hand numbered. It will NOT be available through Amazon or other distributors. You must purchase it directly from the author or from this site. It is hard-back (not the spiral bind seen
Welcome!
The poems in this beautifully bound book are a result of over twenty years of observations. Observations of the world around us and on the telecommunications network. All of the hate, love, heroism, disasters, and those who help. Beautiful
