Soaring

by Jack Oats

Jack Oats (aka Baker) is a man of all trades. Under various pseudonyms, he has been a teacher, ornithologist, conservation biologist, bureaucrat, father, grandfather and husband. He has published lots of science and years ago, he managed Biodiversity Conservation Science for the NSW Department of Environment and Conservation. Nowadays, Jack Oats makes short fictional and factual word creations as part of the Recovery Plan for the Semi-colon. In this, his first published collection of poetry, he pokes fun, casts doubts, celebrates Australia's natural heritage, shares hope and gives love.

Genres: Poetry

146 pages, Paperback

Published September 10, 2017

Reviews

[Nic]

I think much of Jack’s poetry embraces living; soaring above tragedy and injustice. Jack - Note my inclusion of the semicolon...and the possessive apostrophe. Your talent is beyond words.

[drownedshadows]

honouring my grandfather by finally finishing his first book of poetry on the anniversary of his passing. the dedication never fails to make me cry: “For my grandchildren. I am the words you take from me.”