Chewin Air

By Phil Capitano

Dancing between the cosmos and daily life, Phil’s poetry weaves a magical path through the jungle of the modern world to a place of comfort and safety. His experiences have given him a unique perspective into pain, heartbreak, and loss so that he can best show the way out of these toxic environments. At the same time, he shows the beauty in simple things, pride in a good day’s work and joy for the love that shines everywhere. Life is a challenge, and we must be willing to meet it head on and with this book and his healing words, the way becomes clearer.

Many of his inspirations come from dreams, meditations or shamanic journeys and offer solutions generally considered esoteric. Each word is measured for its emotional impact and the stories are engaging because they have a ring of truth.

The poet employs many styles within the pages of this book from traditional forms like rhymes and sonnets as well as new, experimental free-forms. Any lover of language will enjoy this read.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Release date: Aug 18, 2023
• ISBN: 9781035803767

Phil Capitano

A proud Canadian, Phil has been writing poetry, short stories and essays for over fifty years while working full time He enjoys biking, baseball, playing video games and listening to music, that is, when he isn’t with his precious grandson playing in the dirt and being a kid again. His spiritual practices include qi gong meditation and awareness exercises. He has been married forty years to his lovely wife Debbie and has three grown daughters and one grandson.

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About the Author

A proud Canadian, Phil has been writing poetry, short stories and essays for over fifty years while working full time He enjoys biking, baseball, playing video games and listening to music, that is, when he isn’t with his precious grandson playing in the dirt and being a kid again. His spiritual practices include qi gong meditation and awareness exercises. He has been married forty years to his lovely wife Debbie and has three grown daughters and one grandson.

Dedication

This book is dedicated to family, whatever that means to you. As one of ten siblings, family to me means home, oft’ times noisy, never dull, and a rich tapestry of experiences. Thanks to my brother, John, for supplying his beautiful artwork to adorn my puny words, and to another brother, Bernie, for the photo of Lost Amigos Cabins. Cover photo courtesy of my wife, Debra.

Thanks to my parents, Vic and Kay Capitano, who were a constant source of inspiration, supporters both spiritually and emotionally and who, by example of love, were the very definition of home.

Thanks to my wife of 40 years, who continues to support my dreams even when they are unrealistic, who loves me even when I’m un-loveable and remains my rock of strength.

To the new life that enriches us and gives hope for the future and all the love that surrounds me daily from family and friends.

To the muses who endow me with the words, may they follow me always, and to the Great Spirit who gives me life.

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Phil Capitano 2023

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(The Too Early Version)

When all the world is quiet

And the night is fully deep,

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