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Time & Songs of the River Men
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ISBN13: 9798864343685
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 14 2023
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.22 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 14 2023
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.22 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Time & Songs of The River Men is a profound and evocative collection of poetry that takes readers on a captivating journey through the lives and experiences of the River Men, a community deeply connected to the rhythms of the river and the passage of time. The poems in this collection explore a wide range of themes, from personal introspection to communal history, and they are bound together by the river's constant presence, symbolizing the flow of life itself.
The collection begins with the theme of wandering and a wanderer, setting the stage for a contemplative exploration of life's mysteries. For Gift Ugochi and Gift is dead pay tribute to the memory of Gift Ugochi, encapsulating the grief and loss felt by the River Men.
We are all fishermen with broken nets is a metaphorical reflection on the challenges and imperfections inherent in the human condition, while For the boys who left home early (a requiem) commemorates the lives of those who departed prematurely.
Our tales and Gin and ship delve into the community's shared stories and traditions, offering a glimpse into the unique culture of the River Men. Slavery and The place of gods and our cultures confront the historical and cultural complexities that have shaped their world.
Motherhood and Home calls celebrate the enduring bonds of family and the significance of home, while Watching the river flow and At the riverbank capture the eternal presence of the river in their lives.
The collection also explores themes of love, longing, and resilience, as seen in Marriage 1&2, My woman, and Hope. It contemplates the passage of time and the inevitability of change in Time and songs and Staring at self in portrait of time.
Time & Songs of The River Men culminates with a reflection on spirituality and existence, posing questions about the divine in Is God a poet and contemplating the never-ending journey of life in Journeying.
This collection of poems weaves a rich tapestry of emotions, experiences, and cultural insights, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the world of the River Men and reflect on their own journeys through the ever-flowing river of time. It is a lyrical and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition and the enduring power of storytelling and song.
We are all fishermen with broken nets is a metaphorical reflection on the challenges and imperfections inherent in the human condition, while For the boys who left home early (a requiem) commemorates the lives of those who departed prematurely.
Our tales and Gin and ship delve into the community's shared stories and traditions, offering a glimpse into the unique culture of the River Men. Slavery and The place of gods and our cultures confront the historical and cultural complexities that have shaped their world.
Motherhood and Home calls celebrate the enduring bonds of family and the significance of home, while Watching the river flow and At the riverbank capture the eternal presence of the river in their lives.
The collection also explores themes of love, longing, and resilience, as seen in Marriage 1&2, My woman, and Hope. It contemplates the passage of time and the inevitability of change in Time and songs and Staring at self in portrait of time.
Time & Songs of The River Men culminates with a reflection on spirituality and existence, posing questions about the divine in Is God a poet and contemplating the never-ending journey of life in Journeying.
This collection of poems weaves a rich tapestry of emotions, experiences, and cultural insights, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the world of the River Men and reflect on their own journeys through the ever-flowing river of time. It is a lyrical and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition and the enduring power of storytelling and song.
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