The Map of Time

By Patrick J. Leach

bent grass

this path leading through briers and thickets of tall weeds
just enough room to carry on with some spaces wide enough to rest
the sky full of birds and white and silver clouds on blue
then suddenly water sounds and a cool breeze with ocean smells
the path widens into rolling dunes and bent grass
the surf pounding in on house-sized rocks
no one else visible as I walk north trying to find my way home
my mind a mixture of thoughts and feelings left to wander

• Language: English
• Publisher: Patrick J. Leach
• Release date: Apr 11, 2019
• ISBN: 9780463402573

Patrick J. Leach

Patrick J. Leach lives in Portland, Oregon. An artist and a writer, Leach has written professionally for companies and universities. He is co-author with Frances Price Cook of a biography, The life and Art of C.S. Price.In 1995 he abandoned the corporate life, focusing on painting and poetry while earning money caring for neighborhood yards and homes.Leach has published over 16 books of poetry and art, available in print and eBook formats. Watch for more of his books combining his unique blend of poetry and art.Leach studied creative writing (poetry) at Cornell University (B.S. General Studies, 1972), and holds two Masters degrees from Washington State University (Sociology, Education). "I've always considered myself a writer. I've taken many paths, tried a variety of occupations, always returning to writing and art."

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