Under the Oak
Peter Hynes
GENRE: Poetry
BLURB:
Although his poetry has been published in several anthologies with other poet's work, it has never been collected in a book of his own. This is the first. Under the Oak collects poems previously shared, and some that will be new to readers. We have tried to include a broad sample, hoping to find something for everyone to enjoy and re-read in the future.
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The Costume Box
Peter Hynes
GENRE: Poetry
BLURB:
This is the second edition of poetry written by Peter Hynes, after Under the Oak. I hope you enjoy reading these poems, and perhaps I can make you think about things you might not ordinarily think about.
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EXCERPT:
purple hills
I remember the hills
scattered with sheep
purple in the dusk,
the heather caught
in the last rays
of the evening sun
after a day of showers
along a wind-swept shore
we wandered the roads
like we were ancient tinkers
peddling our wares
where anyone would let us
soaking up the countryside
without really noticing
how it seeped into our veins
but whenever
I see those hills again
the memories
come flooding back
of songs and laughter
and the lilt of another tongue
when we stopped
in that pub for the night
it was a beginning
or perhaps it was an end
but from that day till now
I can only remember
a few other times
that can make me smile
so broadly as this
fortunately though,
I know there will be more—
the moment
I go out the door
there’s a new road at my feet
and for all I know
it will take me back
to those heather-purpled hills
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Peter Hynes is a Canadian. He began writing poetry many years ago, in high school. His poetry has been published in various anthologies and elsewhere since. This is his first book of poems. He was born in southwestern Ontario. He still lives in the province with his wife and their small menagerie.
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7 comments:
Thank you so much for featuring these books and this exclusive excerpt.
This looks like an exceptional novel. Thanks for sharing and hosting this tour.
Looks like a lovely read.
Sounds like a good book of poetry. Thanks for sharing.
This looks like a very good book and I look forward to reading it.
looks like a fun one
Sounds like interesting and intriguing poetry reads!!
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