Discover the evocative poetry collection, Next: Poems 2016-2021, by acclaimed author Alan Roddick. This third collection beautifully captures the essence of life through rich language and profound themes. With 82 pages of thoughtfully crafted verses, Roddick reflects on migration, family ties, friendship, aging, and our shared human experiences. Set against the backdrop of New Zealand, each poem draws readers into the nuances of everyday moments—from a simple elevator ride to meaningful roadside conversations. Published by Otago University Press on January 28, 2022, this paperback edition (150 x 230 mm) offers readers a chance to explore a rare blend of humor, poignancy, and keen observation. Roddick's unique voice, honed over decades, invites you to ponder life's fleeting beauty while asking, 'What happens now?' Perfect for poetry lovers and those seeking reflection, this collection is a testament to the enduring power of words. Immerse yourself in the brilliance of Alan Roddick's work and experience poetry that resonates in profound ways. Explore themes of uncertainty and hope, all while celebrating the beauty of existence. Add Next: Poems 2016-2021 to your literary collection today and let the words inspire and provoke thought. We also offer combined shipping for your convenience. Proudly stocked in New Zealand, there are no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes when you shop with us.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 150 x 230 mm
Pages: 82
Bind: paperback
Author: Alan Roddick Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 28-01-2022

… Between-times, there’s silence to attend to, setting an edge on hearing, for what happens – dokadok-dok, freight wagons heading north; then that diesel thrum, a fishing vessel, and the first truck, changing down, clears its throat. Soon, the city-stir will say Start here as graylight brings Level 2. What happens now? Today. Then today. And then, today. – From ‘At Last – Level 2’ Writing from the eighth and ninth decades of his life, Alan Roddick’s third collection of poetry, Next, examines the past, observes the present and speculates on the future. Anchored in the action of daily life – whether it be a ride in a mirrored elevator or a roadside conversation with a friend – his poems speak of migration, family, friendship, aging and mortality. Next is marked by a rare blend of uncompromising vision and deep compassion. Here is poetry that delights in warmth, humour, wit and grace, that revels in the beauty of the world, that insists on ‘anticrepuscular rays’ at twilight even as it’s asking the niggling question: ‘Tomorrow, though? …’Roddick’s most simple poems are also his most potent. – Elizabeth Morton, in NZ Poetry Yearbook, 2018 AUTHOR Alan Roddick was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and emigrated to New Zealand in 1952. He is the literary executor for Charles Brasch and has edited numerous books including Charles Brasch: Selected Poems (OUP, 2015). Next is Roddick’s third book of poetry: his first collection, The Eye Corrects, was published in 1967 and was followed 49 years later with Getting It Right (OUP, 2016)

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