Böcker av Dean Jolly

Step into a world where the boundaries between reality and the surreal blur, and where the beautifully mad and the wretchedly mad coexist in a cosmic dance. Join Dean on his thought-provoking odyssey through the doors of Nirvana. A mysterious Bar hosting an open mic night with a twist. Here, the patrons are the echoes of dead poets and icons such as Dylan Thomas and Edgar Allan Poe who have gathered to perform poetry and to hear Dean perform a headline act. With themes of legacy, creativity and madness set throughout, this is one open mic night you wont forget.

The third and final instalment of my North East Coast Poetry Collection series continues my exploration of both coastal and local themes as well as touching upon themes of time, loss, love and the beauty and meaning that can be found in everyday moments from the profound to the mundane.

Welcome, dear readers to the world of "Flotsam, Jetsam, Lagan, and Derelict" - a collection of coastal and local-themed poetry that takes you on a poetic journey along the North East coast. I am delighted to present to you this compilation of my poetic works, collected from my previous poetry pamphlets: North Shields 'A Town Where No Town Ought To Be, ' 12 Poems of Time & Tide, As Tyne Goes By, and Drift Seed. The inspiration behind this collection stems from my deep-rooted love for the North East coast, which I consider my first and most enduring love. In these pages, you will find a diverse array of poems that capture the essence of coastal living, the ebb and flow of time and tide, and the profound connections between humanity and the sea. Each poem is a glimpse into moments of contemplation, memories held dear, and musings on life's journey. You are invited to join me as I contemplate the vastness of the ocean, the legacy of those who came before, and the ephemeral nature of our existence. Here, the power of the sea and the timeless rhythm of the tides serve as a backdrop for profound reflections on life's journey and the impermanence of it all. These verses also explore the fragments of our souls scattered across the shores, the sea as a symbol of loneliness and connection, and the delicate beauty of memories etched in the sands of time. I hope you enjoy.