Materialised Invisibility

By Midge Burleigh

Midge Burleigh’s evocative poetry collection, Materialised Invisibility, invites readers on a profound journey through the seasons of life, nature, and the human soul. With a keen eye for detail and a masterful command of language, Burleigh crafts verses that illuminate the beauty and complexity of the world around us.

From the whispers of the first snowdrops to the echoes of childhood memories, each poem is a testament to the power of observation and introspection. Burleigh fearlessly explores themes of spirituality, mortality, and the search for meaning, weaving together vivid imagery and thought-provoking insights.

Whether reflecting on the cyclical nature of existence or confronting the challenges of modern society, Materialised Invisibility is a captivating and transformative reading experience. Burleigh’s unique voice and poetic vision will resonate with readers long after the final page is turned, reminding us of the enduring beauty and resilience of the human spirit in the face of life’s many mysteries.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Release date: Jun 21, 2024
• ISBN: 9781035855339

Midge Burleigh

Midge Burleigh is a grandfather, brother and the long-time partner of Margaret. He grew up – and still lives – in the small ex-mining village of Drongan which lies in the heart of rural Ayrshire in Scotland.

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Materialised Invisibility

Midge Burleigh

Austin Macauley Publishers

Materialised Invisibility

About the Author

Dedication

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Acknowledgement

Pity Me If I Ever Tire.

The Amorphous Voice

The Nearly Poet

The Gospel Seasons

The First Snow Drops

Materialized Invisibility

Forever Cannot Die

Today

The Storm Before the Peace.

I Saw You Under the Fig Tree

Quantum Throne

Hall of Fame

The Buzzing Paralysis of the Nightmarish Mind

Vile Vile Trickery

No More Innocents Lost in Wing.

Sunset Wine

Truth of Hope

Amidst the Barking Dogs and Yellowhammer

I Saw You Again You Know

Trees

The Big Bangs’ Dawn Chorus

The Trinkets They Sleep in Their Boxes.

Hi-Tech and Heroin

Holy of Holies.

Look Learn and Listen

Too Sacred to Utter.

Roots and Leaves

Still Looking for That Poem?

The Prodigal Child

Prayer in the Wind

Cover the Wild Sonic Tropic Line

Rapacious Loquacious Lying Bastards

About the Author

Midge Burleigh is a grandfather, brother and the long-time partner of Margaret. He grew up – and still lives – in the small ex-mining village of Drongan which lies in the heart of rural Ayrshire in Scotland.

Dedication

My father, family and friends.

A very special dedication to Jean Smith.

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Midge Burleigh 2024

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