Forest of Song: Poems by Roger Blakiston

by Roger Blakiston

Overview

I started writing poetry when I was around eight years old. In my school holidays, we used to go as a family to remote parts of Great Britain, and these locations frequently were my inspiration. I have included some of my very early poetry like "The Battle of Hastings" in this book, as well as several poems that were written in my late teens and early to mid-twenties. At that time in my life I was going through a great deal of exploration with love, career, and trying to figure out the meaning of life. The poems are divided into categories, but within the categories they are in no particular order. In recent years I moved to Sedona, Arizona, and you will read a number of poems that I have written while living in that community, surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery on the planet.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781532724152
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	05/15/2016
Pages:	154
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.36(d)

About the Author

Roger Blakiston was born in Northumberland, England. He is a professional magician, author, visionary, and poet. He has a vast knowledge of the geography, history, culture, art, and languages of other nations.

From palaces and castles to bomb shelters, for royalty, and for those who have been outcast, he has traveled across the world's oceans and walked over mine fields to perform his magic. Roger's ancestors were famous explorers, pirates, and royalty. He was born into a family of writers and travelers with a deep sense of imagination. He has walked in the footsteps of both great leaders and prophets, and over lands which have witnessed terrible wars.

In 2014, he published his first book, The Spiritual Stage. This is his second book, a compilation of his poetry spanning nearly sixty years. He lives in the magical and inspiring town of Sedona, Arizona.