Poetry

Story Lines: Stories and Poems 2021

If we should ever meet again

The poetry in Richard Trembath’s If We Should Ever Meet Again cannot be described as modern or classical but where its difference lies is that it will appeal to and be understood by the common man.

This collection is wide-ranging and explores life, love, philosophy and much more, as did his two previous volumes of poetry and short stories. 

The stories provide a contrast in that some are fiction, some are based on true life events and some are drawn from Trembath’s forty years as a newspaper journalist.

Readers will be able to identify with many of the sentiments expressed, which cover a wide range of examples of the human condition, from deep emotion through to humour.

Several of Trembath’s stories have won awards for literary excellence while his poetry has had wide exposure on radio and television and in the print media.

If We Should Ever Meet Again differs from most collections of verse. Its straightforward approach to life as we all know it justifies it being classified as

THE POETRY OF THE PEOPLE

JOAN’S TREASURE TROVE OF POEMS

Joan’s poetry and her attachment to the world around her can inspire one to listen to clouds, hear sunlight, taste lived places, remember the earth and imagine nature’s truth. Joan’s touching poetry swings beautifully between a nurturing soul and a love affair with language. I find Joan’s poetry a beautiful bond of eye and word.

And the Moon still shines

Witten during 2020

when everything changed.

And many things may never

 be the same again — ever.

We have been forced to dig deep

to find our positive core values.

In these pages find Hope, 

Joy, Comfort and Strength

to live in a time of disruption.

I hope these poems will inspire 

you to discover your inner strength

to live through these challenging times.

The Eternal Door

Iconic Dreams

He is coming soon