Rivers of Time

These poems span a period of over 60 years, and are ably introduced by Ian Dieffenthaller. Some describe his experiences in the air force during the war, while others reflect wider philosophical concerns, his interests in the Tao Te Ching and his role as a champion of the dreaming black soul in a white materialistic culture. Cy makes very creative use of language and rhythm. Here is the first part of his poem Silence

To say that which is unsaid is like throwing a pebble breaking the pool of silence

words alone are as inadequate as a lack of words;

silence is not a lack of words. tears dissolve the eyes as love the senses.

The poems are powerful and evocative, showing how words and their combination can reach beyond normal explicit meanings.