This anthology, written by Joan M. Batchelor, is an eclectic collection, tailored to those indiviuals who dislike traditional forms of poetry. As stated by the poet herself, she writes for those who “feel it (poetry) may be too ‘high brow’ for the working class”, challenging popular conceptions and writing her own rules in this heartfelt, powerful and unapologetically honest rendition.

Stay Awhile

Dream awhile with me,
As the shadows flicker on,
Dream and join with me,
My most beloved one.
Stay awhile with me,
Let us find the moon,
Silver solace there,
a silver tune.
I’ll be home for you,
in the shadows of your mind.
Linger, love me more,
Let us love find.
I will wait, my love,
On towards eternity…
If you hold me close once more
The hour is yet early.
Night is but a babe
Not yet into dawn,
I shall stay with you,
Until the morn’…