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Summary
In the Blue Hour refers to the time when it is light in the sky but still dark on the ground, that in between time when a person might ask ‘So what happens now’?
Reviews
In the Blue Hour carries an atmosphere of twilight which the poet expresses in observations of Nature and her many moods, sometimes with a refined sense of foreboding both for humans and Earth, other times in dawn’s promise of a new day, each implied in a developed style’s compelling and refreshing lightness of touch. This nimbleness and grace counters recurrent struggles with loss and grief. Narratives criss-cross through the work, engaging with Hopper and Monet, Auden and Yeats to conjure thematic images far beyond the poet’s beloved Alcock Tarn.
The reader will enjoy following diverse, dramatic threads as they guide him or her towards a greater awareness of loss and recovery, our descent in defeat and our need to rise once more.
Paul Sutherland, Poet, Editor Emeritus and Founder of 'Dream Catcher'
John Scarborough takes time and care to observe, reflect, and select the right word and poetic form. His poems reveal
a perceptive eye for the features of the real world, and a sympathetic recognition of humanity's place in it.
Robert Etty, Poet
Publisher information
The book was published by Coverstory Books and launched at Louth Library in June 2025. The initial print run sold out at the launch.
92 Pages
Language: English
Published: 1 June 2025
ISBN: 9781068449871
Dimensions: 203mm x 133 mm
Publisher: Coverstory Books