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The poems in this book reflect on my journey through life, love, the Arab Spring and Occupy Movement. As a socialist and one of the 99%, this book is about love, social revolution and the eternal struggle for equality and justice. In these poems, I look into and out of the wooded windows of the past, present and future and become romantic and erotic, political and spiritual. I am a pagan peasant in this poverty and paradise, chained to the same land in serfdom, but trying to climb the tree of life and reach the branches of freedom.
Strider Marcus Jones – is the founder, editor and publisher of Lothlorien Poetry Journal https://lothlorienpoetryjournal.blogs.... He is a poet, law graduate and ex civil servant from Salford/Hinckley, England with proud Celtic roots in Ireland and Wales. A member of The Poetry Society, his poetry has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize x4 and Best of the Net x3. His five published books of poetry are modern, traditional, mythical, sometimes erotic, surreal and metaphysical http//www.lulu.com/spotlight/stridermarcusj.... He is a maverick, moving between forests, mountains and cities, playing his saxophone and clarinet in warm solitude.
His poetry has been published in the USA, Canada, England, Ireland, Wales, France, Spain and Switzerland in numerous publications including mgv2 Publishing Anthology:And Agamemnon Dead; Deep Water Literary Journal; The Huffington Post USA; The Stray Branch Literary Magazine; Crack The Spine Literary Magazine; A New Ulster/Anu; Outburst Poetry Magazine; The Galway Review; The Honest Ulsterman Magazine; The Lonely Crowd Magazine; Section8Magazine; Danse Macabre Literary Magazine; The Lampeter Review; Ygdrasil, A Journal of the Poetic Arts; Don't Be Afraid: Anthology To Seamus Heaney.
An excellent read! These poems are a delightful illustration of someone who has obviously journeyed through the many ups and downs of life. Each poem is a glimpse into the life of a Man who is not afraid to express His deepest desires and darkest fears. From erotic encounters and tender loving moments to the world of politics, this book has it all. Easily identifiable, I myself find many of my own thoughts and emotions echoing through the pages. Thoroughly enjoyable, Thank You! xx
To be able to rhyme without contrivance is a gift, a talent not found in many poets. Strider Marcus Jones does it effortlessly. He is a hugely talented poet whose verse is smooth, melodic, sensuous. I thoroughly enjoyed this collection.