Echoes from the Cave

 
I was very happy to receive recently, on New Year’s Day 2025, the new Poetic collection of Richard Devereux, a very remarkable person, an incredible friend and an inspirational human being.
 

The title of this new collection of his is: Echoes from the Cave. Subtitle: A fifty - year love affair with Greece.
 
It was firstly published on 2025 by Stephen Morris, with ISBN: 978-1-0683039-0-6. Pages: 96. The book is dedicated by Richard to his grandchildren.

 
The collection is divided into three parts, namely: Young Love, Islands and Strands. The book also contains a Glossary and Acknowledgements, as well as a few words about the Poet and two short texts (one of them is mine) on the outside back cover.

 
Richard’s Poetic collection is a true testament to the depth of his heart and the beauty of your mind. Each word he writes seems to echo his kindness, wisdom, and the unique perspective he brings to the world.

 
An Oxonian lawyer who loves Greece and has become a great Philhellene, visiting Greece frequently over the past 50 years, studying her history, way of life, customs and the Orthodox Christian traditions, captures in the verses of his Poems, with his inspired pen, his experiences, knowledge, acquaintances and multiple Greek interests.

 
The Poet has a rare gift, being able to translate emotions into Poetry, that resonates with anyone who reads it. His ability to capture the essence of life's joys and struggles with such grace is inspiring.

 
I'm so proud of Richard and his work, for pouring his soul into these pages, and even more proud to call him my friend. His creativity and authenticity have the power to touch lives in profound ways, and I feel this is just the beginning of a journey filled with even more incredible creations.
 
May this collection open new doors for Richard, and may it continue to reflect the beautiful spirit that makes him such a special person. His success is well-deserved, and I can’t wait to see where his Poetic journey takes him next!

 
For the readers of this blog, I share on this post only one of the fifty Poems of this collection, which I think is one the best Poems I have ever read in my whole life.
 
In Greek we would say for this Poetic collection: καλοτάξιδη!
 
Tasos Vyzantios