Incandescent Visions
Lee Hudspeth
File Size: 3145 KB
Print Length: 69 pages
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publication Date: December 16, 2019
Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B082VJMNQV
Having written numerous works of nonfiction, this is Lee Hudspeth’s debut book of poetry. Incandescent Visions explores the meaning of the human experience, as the author encourages his readers to ponder the universe and their place within it and to catalyze their own creative potential. From the sublime shores of the Mediterranean to the majestic expansiveness of deep space, this book contemplates nostalgia, perspective, and the gift of love. Through five short yet powerful, thought-provoking chapters of contemporary poems—and a dash of elegant, evocative haiku—Hudspeth takes his readers on a journey across the inner landscape of struggle, triumph, self-realization, and imagination.
My Review
A while back Lee Hudspeth contacted me. Many of you may recognize his name as he is an expert computer consultant and award-winning author. Many of us have used his knowledge to help us learn how to assemble, configure, customize, and update our PCs.
Well, Hudspeth surprised me, somewhat, when he informed me he'd released a book of poetry. Not that I didn't think he had it in him. I just didn't think he had the time.
I started his book Incandescent Visions and found I couldn't put it down. It is a truly creative exploration! The book is divided into chapters by themes: 1. Dear Reader, Hello, 2. Reflections, 3. It's Getting Dark In Here, 4. Motion, 5. A Celebration Of All Things.
I've read the book more than once and the Preface says it all when it mentions the arc of our lives. I have selected three of my favorite poems and provide a snippet about each of them.
In Framework, the words Peter Pan stuck out. The poem begins as meditation and throughout you witness the authors' love of cosmology. It speaks to our framework in general with 'People, dreams, and possibilities'. I was tickled to learn this was one of the two poems Hudspeth chose to break down. He explains his process in detail in the back of this book.
The poem Stronger is inspiring! We are reminded, 'Strength floods in long after it’s over'. I think that is true for many of us. When we are caught up in difficult things, we wonder if we are ever going to get through them, and then when we do, we recognize it - for what it was.
Reading memorials are difficult as they are commemorating the life of a loved one and included things that made that person special. I wept when reading, Mom, written in memory of his mother. His line 'Recall the exquisite simplicity of her encouragement and love' gives you a hint of her essence.
You will find recollections of the past and personal associations. He writes of doubt, fear, and transitions in life and nature. The collection is brilliantly and beautifully written.
About the Author
Lee Hudspeth is a poet, musician, recording artist, and fellow human being. He is the co-author of ten non-fiction books in the field of Information Technology. He has written articles for professional journals like PC Computing and Office Computing and is the author of over one hundred articles in the online magazine The Naked PC, where he was co-founder and co-publisher. This is his first book of poetry. He lives in Hermosa Beach, California, with his wife, two sons, and their cat. Find out more about Lee, his books and music at LeeHudspeth.com