Poetry Is Like a Salve: When It Is All That You Have

By Roy Peterson

"Poetry is Like a Salve When That is All You Have" is my 78th book of poetry and 101st book of various genre. There are one hundred (100) classical poems of love and romance, wit and wisdom, humor and comedy, advice and dissent, patriotism, social criticism, inspiration, history, and mystery. Forty-three (43) revised poems have been added as a bonus. I have published more than 5,000 poems. This volume will take the number to 5,210.

One does not put that much effort and years of time into writing poetry unless one has an innate love and passion for the depth of meaning, hidden thoughts waiting to be discerned by others, and hunger for recognition in the poetic annals. Though I wrote a few poems over the years along with some music, I only began focusing on poetry as an outlet for heartfelt sentiment and soul searching philosophical and religious discoveries nine years ago. Until then, I had military, diplomatic, foreign service, international trade and university teaching careers in succession.

Seventy-one (71) of my poems have been published by the prestigious Society of Classical Poets of which I am a member. You may read them all by going to their website, clicking on the Member button, clicking on my name in blue and it will take you there.

My disdain for modern poetry without rhyme or disciplined presentations is equal to my distaste for modern art that is amorphous. Neither speak to my heart and soul. I believe poetry should speak to the heart, soul and spirit! Afterall, isn't that what we are seeking?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BFTMJK2C
• ISBN13: 9798839993679
• Release Date: September 2022
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"