Calendar
About this ebook
Step into a lyrical journey through the Western calendar with this rich collection of metered, rhyming poetry. A Year in Verse brings to life the spirit of the seasons, marking the dates and events that have shaped Western culture with wit, warmth, and poetic precision.
From the icy glow of Christmas to the budding promise of May Day, from the sun-drenched magic of Mid-Summer’s Day to the eerie shadows of Halloween, the year is punctuated by four sweeping narrative poems—each one a vivid tribute to the festivals that divide and define our time.
Interwoven between these cornerstones are finely crafted poems that reflect on historical milestones, cultural traditions, and the quiet, often overlooked beauty of the calendar's rhythm.
Years in the making, this collection is the result of long dedication, recently reignited by fresh inspiration. It is a heartfelt homage to the myth, memory, and meaning that shape the Western world.
This is poetry for those who feel the turning of the year in their bones—and celebrate it in their hearts.
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About the author
My name is Christian Lacdael, and for my day job I am a programmer. Mainly I write poems to keep my right brain active. It is my strong belief that the cause of many of the ills of the modern world is a left brain dominance.
I believe that change can be organically manifested via the spoken or written word. In the modern world where spoken and written word is so easily curtailed by gatekeepers, I am deeply concerned, but as I have no answer or power to address this, I can only press on staying true to my beliefs. By reading or hearing about the beauty and positive aspects of a subject, that subject will be perceived positively, which in turn will better how it is treated; therefore manifesting a positive change.
As a child I enjoyed art, and so I was exposed to William Blake. The composition of William Blake's art has hints of spiritual geometry, which I feel is what its appeal to me is. As a teenager I had a growing interest in folklore. I loved the poetry and playfulness in superstitions, and beliefs. Often lore and beliefs say that which cannot be so concisely put into words. By taking the path of poetry, you gain a poetic perspective of the world, relationships and literature. Poetry trains you to first read between the lines.
