In the first book of his With Pen In Hand Series, Joel writes poetic of his heroes and those who influenced his career. Including a letter to Classic Poet, John Donne on issues ranging from family to the death of loved ones.
Excerpt
Credo
I am the vein, nerve of the word. The soul and heart of quill and pen
a light forever flickering within
even in time of strife or hope.
A sensual being of pulp and body
from head to foot forever standing naked
to your creations blessing.
Do not forget!
I am the poet's essence. Write of me!
Professional Reviews
Review To John Donne
"The soul cries, shrieks
from losing its identity.
The world it once knew,
falling under foot,
spirit collapsing..."
This collection of poetry is timely with the horrors in our own world; echoing the horrors of death, loss and dealing with plague in the era of the classic poets. To read of the connections to the horrors of Donne's time gives hope and meaning to the poetry our own generation of poets and essayists are producing in attempts to chronicle the events happening in our lives.
Young tells starkly of the mad cows, and other disasters in the present world and then sings prayers, psalms to the Gods, for hope and peace. Underlying all the truths of war, pestilence and damage is the romantic looking for the perfect world. I am sure that with his "golden pen" and his Lyricon, Young can help us all find it.
This is a wonderful collection of poetry. I would recommend it to anyone looking for the words to express their hope, their desires, and their longing for the lost in their lives.
