Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of audiobooks, ebooks, and so much more with a free trial

    From $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    Lost Poems of My Youth
    Lost Poems of My Youth
    Lost Poems of My Youth
    Ebook80 pages25 minutes

    Lost Poems of My Youth

    By Robert O'Brien

    ()

    Read preview

    About this ebook

    "Lost Poems of My Youth" beckons the soul into a profound journey through the tapestry of the human condition. Poems written in my youth and rediscovered after three decades. This collection of poems and cantos, penned with the weight of introspection and the grace of a bygone era's quill, chronicles a pilgrimage through landscapes both desolate and lush with vivid emotion. Each poem—a reflective shard of a larger mosaic—explores the depths of existential dread, the pinnacles of ephemeral joy, and the quiet spaces in between. Here, the echoes of a village swallowed by silence, the wisdom found in the sky's form, and the battle cries against the demons of our own making resound in harmonious discord. Crafted for the contemplative spirit, these poems serve as waypoints on a path of self-discovery and universal truth, where every reader finds a piece of themselves within the verse. "Lost Poems of My Youth" is not just a book of poetry—it's an odyssey that stitches the reader into the very fabric of its timeless narrative.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRobert O'Brien
    Release dateNov 14, 2023
    ISBN9798223905899
    Lost Poems of My Youth
    Read preview
    Author

    Robert O'Brien

    Robert M. O'Brien is a seasoned Data & AI Associate Director with an esteemed career in a large consulting firm in the Houston area, Texas. Drawing from his extensive expertise in technology, Robert has published numerous studies and documents that have made significant contributions to the field of IT Consulting and Advanced Analytics. A man of diverse talents, who has traveled the world, he has also ventured into the realm of literature with his self-published book, "We Were Boys," a unique collection that captures real events of teenage boys through the lens of imagination. Robert aspires to devote his time to full-time writing and his current projects, weaving more intricate narratives and engaging tales that resonate with readers and expand his literary repertoire and further explore the realms of historical fiction, dystopian narratives, and beyond.

    Read more from Robert O'brien

    Related to Lost Poems of My Youth

    Related ebooks

    Poetry For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related categories

    Reviews for Lost Poems of My Youth

    0 ratings

    0 ratings0 reviews

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

      Book preview

      Lost Poems of My Youth - Robert O'Brien

      Foreword

      From the time I was seven years old, my world has revolved around baseball. It was more than a sport to me; it was a passion. Playing in the dusty fields, watching games on television, or cheering in the stadium — these were the moments I lived for. I dreamed of nothing else but becoming a baseball player. However, as time passed, it became clear that my skills, while commendable, weren't destined for a professional career.

      In college, amidst the rigors of finance, accounting, and business studies, I discovered an unexpected refuge in English literature. Elective after elective, my fascination with the world of words grew. It was in these classes that I realized my talent for writing. I began to express myself through poetry, capturing the fleeting images and thoughts that danced in my mind. My creative writing professor, Mr. Cleghorn, once remarked that I possessed a tender spirit to the world, encouraging me to nurture this gift.

      Thus began a journey of words — novels that remained incomplete, songs that echoed the rhythms of my heart, and short stories that spoke of the world as I saw it. It was during this period that I watched The Rookie, a film starring Dennis Quaid. The story of Jim Morris, a baseball player turned high school coach, resonated deeply with me. His struggle, his reconciliation with an estranged father, and his return to the game he loved — it all mirrored a part of my own life.

      One line from the movie struck a chord: It’s alright to think about what you want to do until it's time to start doing what you were meant to do. I had always believed I was meant for baseball, but life had other plans. Had I pursued that single dream, I would have missed out on the joys of my present — a loving wife, children, stepsons, grandchildren, and my faithful dogs.

      I now understand that I was always meant to be a writer. It is through writing that I share the tapestry of my dreams, memories, and fantasies. This book is a testament to that journey — an unedited collection spanning my formative years in high school to the threshold of adulthood, where the

      Enjoying the preview?
      Page 1 of 2