Wandering About: poems 1994-2014

by Harry Nicholson

Poems that arose from reflection on the natural world, ships and the sea, human nature, and the passage of years.

118 pages, Paperback

First published January 5, 2015

About the author

I’m thinking back, trying to discern how I came to write an historical novel. When I was tapping out Morse in the pitching wireless cabins of tropical steamers, it was not in my mind – though I read all the books in the ship’s library. A career in television studios might have brought it about – thirty years working with stories in pictures soaks the mind with images. Now I’ve retired I have more time to imagine at leisure - perhaps I’ve just reached the proper age to be a teller of stories.
So my first story is about ‘Tom Fleck’ and his struggles to be a free man in our own district of Cleveland – but a Cleveland of five centuries in the past.

Reviews

[The Book · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection spanning 2 decades holds a spread of poems touching on various topics such as the natural world, the passage of time, human nature, shiplore and the sea, specific moments in the poet’s life. The author’s voice is lovely; amicable like chatting with an old friend. The style is lyrical and musical; and the messages of each poem sit comfortably; encouraging reflection long after reading. The structure is a bit meandering; but I think that was the point of this collection– it’s a journey throughout life and as such doesn’t have a set structure. The content is eclectic and offers insights on different aspects of life, or in tight relation to the writer’s experiences. The tone goes from wistful, lyrical, funny, witty etc depending on the poem. The collection flows beautifully.

I award 5 stars.