Description
In The Storm in the Piano we find poems inspired by history and music; peacocks and swimming pools, and ones which are peopled by the famous, the tragic and obscure. From Charles Blondin teetering on a high wire strung around the Earth, to Buddy Holly being blasted from a basement in Damascus, they cross borders of space and time. Whether it’s Picasso wing walking on a French biplane, or the Warden of Pluto patiently waiting to be relieved, this wonderful collection explores human potential and what it means to lead a good life.
A feast for your senses.
Christopher James is a first prize winner of the National Poetry Competition (2008) the Ledbury, Oxford Brooks and Bridport prizes. He is also a recipient of an Eric Gregory Award from the Society of Authors. He has published several collections, including
Maytree Press –
https://thefridaypoem.com/storm-in-the-piano/
Maytree Press –
https://www.sphinxreview.co.uk/index.php/1429-christopher-james-the-storm-in-the-piano
Maytree Press –
https://bobmeepoetryandmore.wordpress.com/2022/06/09/the-storm-in-the-piano-new-pamphlet-by-christopher-james/
Antony Johae (verified owner) –
The Storm in the Piano by Christopher James is as original as its title: full of the unexpected, unusual juxtapositions, and colourful images. The front-cover design is inviting and when you start reading, you’ll be fascinated. James is a poet who knows how to craft a poem with a wide and engaging lexical variety. You will be held by the originality of his ideas and the colourfulness of his settings. A most enjoyable read.