About the Author

I was born just like you. I came from I knew not where on my way to I knew not where just like you. I had the good times and the bad; was by turns unhappy and glad (just like you). Till I determined Be happy all the time! Withdrawing from I didn't want and making as I wanted. This I achieved (just like you?) making as I wanted. But then I saw that where to led to the end of making as I wanted; to a losing hold of and a forgetting beyond all power of holding and remembering. So I chose to let go of before I lost, and I chose to forget before I forgot to choose (and not remember the cost). And with my now seeing quite clearly where to, I turned around to see if I could see where from. And I found that where from is here now where I have always been. And where to is here too. (And you?) BRIAN TAYLOR

Reviews

"I found Gnomonic Verses refreshing as it is very straightforward and candid. It is humorous and unexpected to read!" -Trudy Lewis, Bothmer Teacher, London"I have been very much enjoying Gnomonic Verses - full of shrewd and funny things, and of real wisdom."-M.S. Oxford"I was surprised at how the poet understood my mind. Some of the poems I do not understand but others amaze by catching in a few words my own thoughts and experiences. I also liked the poem "THE ECONOMY" about the economy being like a hose. The poems are startling - the poet doesn't shy away from the truth." -Donald Broughton, England"Some beautiful poetry in this book, I'm not deeply religious or a massive expert on poetry but I can see the appeal in this book. Very eloquent and well written." --Scott Cowley, UK"Loved the very first poem in this book 'Here (and now)', as my imagination allowed me to feel that this was my garden. I could even smell the flowers!" --Jeanette, UK