{"product_id":"beyond-the-parasol-selected-poems-paperback","title":"Beyond the Parasol: Selected Poems - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen Leake\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe poems contained within \u003cb\u003eBeyond the Parasol\u003c\/b\u003e were all written in the period between September 2003 and May 2004. Originally I didn't intend to publish them; mainly because of their autobiographical nature (particularly the ones from 'Ten Minutes Only.') However, the book quickly seemed to shape itself and I thought I'd share the collection with a wider audience. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe symbols and images I use tend to harness nature, the sea and observations of everyday people. I have tried to allow each poem to live in its language, using the imagery as a starting point. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe title poem opens with a series of pictures, which expand as the poem develops until it disappears into its final line: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Beyond. Beyond the parasol'.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis line sets the scene for the entire collection. Mysteriously absorbing, it reminds us that there is a lot to be discovered in the changing world beyond the four walls we may live in - or, in the case of this poem, beyond the parasol in my own East-End back garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy hope with this book is that it will be enjoyed and understood by the reader at whatever level. Much contemporary poetry can be pretentious and superficial. I believe this is not the case with this collection. I would like to think that the reader is taken on a journey around the many different aspects of life explored here. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe poems are not just full of meaning. They are being themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.24 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 06, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42718199447615,"sku":"9781412029148","price":19.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/7533dfc6f8af7deabdf8db23601f0890.webp?v=1765081079","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/beyond-the-parasol-selected-poems-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}