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| "The Fires of Spring" A Collection of Buddhist Poems North Oak Press, San Diego. Perfect-bound, llustrated 31 pages plus acknowledgments, notes by the author, table of contents. ISBN 0-0674326-2-6 Price $8.00 "Daring to tackle huge questions of our times and of our human lives from an enlarged perspective, RaynRoberts leads us by concise, well-formed, and often tender and mercilessly beautiful poetry to widen our own eyes and see more. I recommend this book as an addition to a serious poetry collection." Ursula T. Gibson Poetry Editor "Poetic Voices" " The subjects of compassion and love begin and end, The Fires of Spring, a charming and engaging collection. Taking his title from the practice of Korean farmers who cleanse their fields with fire in spring, Rayn offers these poems to "rid the mind of harmful notions and ideas and strengthen the ground of reality." Read, The Fires of Spring. It will bring smiles of insight and recognition, to your face, as it did to mine." Paul Dolinsky, Ph D. Editor,The Golden Lantern "Jazz Cocktails & Soapbox Songs" Publisher: 1st Book Publisher, 2003 ISBN: 1-4033-9863-1 Format: Perfect bound 8 12/" x 11", 92 pages Cover Design by RaynRoberts Illustrated by Choe Joo-Young Price: $10.00 Available through Poetic Matrix Press, Madera, California. "When RaynRoberts investigates the human soul and condenses his reactions to poetry form, he takes us on journeys we do not expect. In these 92 pages, you will find many poems that will remind you, touch you, irritate you & puzzle you. All are eminently "singable." RaynRobert's voice is highly lyrical... Without doubt, Mr. Robert's experiences overseas enter into the picture...Very satisfactory exposure to other minds and manners in this book..." Ursula T. Gibson, Poetry Editor "Poetic Voices" "I host a poetry venue on the south shore of Mass. Rayn sent me some of his work in hopes of securing a featured reading. I was instantly taken with the warmth and humanity in his words. His writing has a message anyone would benefit from. His show with us was one of the highlights of the 2003 season." Len Germinara Slam Master/Poetribe, Brockton, Mass. "Rayn's "Jazz Cocktails" come in flavors for all tastes. His "Soap Box Songs" are also unexpected. In "What I heard the moon say" the Moon has a voice of its own and doesn't hesitate to talk back to Earth and Man. A favorite of mine is "The Millenium Feast" with its humorous, joyful take on the end of time. "The Ears of Seonjin Castle" took me awhile, but it is a powerful and beautiful statement on the horrors of war and the gentle persistence of life and beauty." Cathryn Rice-Simmons Poet, San Diego, CA "Jazz Cocktails and Soapbox Songs made me smile on numerous occasions...RaynRoberts is unique without being misunderstood and more contagious with every read." Mike Adams Poet, Evansville, Indiana |
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