Echoes from a Far Shore

A new collection of poems by

Br David Hodges, a monk of Caldey

A fifth collection of poetry reflecting the monastic life of prayer in an island setting. Seascapes, the island flora and fauna, the flight of birds, liturgy and contemporary issues all provide material for the poet's pen.

Praise for his previous volumes, Songs from Solitude, On the Night Tide, Delayed by Rough Seas and Watching for the Wind:

'' . . . . . poetry that is both accessible and profound .. .''

Esther de Waal

'' . . . . . passionate and graceful and conveying the majesty of thought that must pervade his island home. . . ''

Tim Davies, New Directions Publishing Corporation, New York

'' . . . . . a genuine lyric gift and deals well with big issues. . .''

Harry Chambers, Peterloo Poets

'' . . . . . I admired both content and technique. . .''

James Hogg, former Editor, Salzburg Poetry Publications

'' . . . . . There is even a touch of Thomas Hardy around the edges of these poems, an enigmatic soulfulness conveyed with a light touch . . .''

Michael Woodward, The Merton Journal