Wayfarer (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Michael Terence Publishing, Thame, 2025
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Paperback. In Wayfarer, Migel Jayasinghe invites readers on a lyrical journey through the landscapes of memory, identity, and retirement. From the bustle of London and the serenity of southern Spain to the childhood shadows of Sri Lanka, Jayasinghe's poems evoke a life lived across cultures and continents.With wit, candour, and a sharp eye for detail, these poems traverse personal milestones and global events, reflecting on the beauty of nature, the absurdities of politics, and the mysteries of belief. Whether writing about the Olympics, childhood nostalgia, the pace of modernity, or simply sipping wine on a sunny terrace, the poet captures the human condition with humility and warmth.Structured across a wide array of poetic forms-from clerihews to sestinas, haiku to villanelles-Wayfarer is both accessible and intellectually engaging. It is a collection that honours the power of words and the quiet joys of daily life.Perfect for lovers of reflective, socially engaged poetry, this book will appeal to anyone who has ever paused to question, to remember, or to simply sit in the sun and write.About Migel JayasingheEmigrated from (Ceylon) Sri Lanka to the UK in 1963. Completed a BA (Hons) in Psychology at Goldsmiths College (1968-1971), followed by work as a Research Assistant at the Industrial Training Research Unit, Cambridge (1973-1974). From 1975 to 1978, worked as an occupational psychologist at the Educational and Occupational Assessment Service in Lusaka, Zambia.Later earned an M.Sc. in Occupational Psychology from Birkbeck College (1981-1982), then joined the Manpower Services Commission as an occupational psychologist, eventually promoted to Higher Psychologist. From 1996 to 2001, served as Senior Occupational Psychologist with Royal British Legion Industries until retirement. Published Counselling in Careers Guidance with Open University Press in 2001; the Japanese translation was released in 2004. Creative writing has been a lifelong hobby, taken up more seriously after retirement while living as an expatriate in Spain (2005-2020). Returned to the UK following Brexit. Migel Jayasinghe invites readers on a lyrical journey through the landscapes of memory, identity, and retirement. From the bustle of London and the serenity of southern Spain to the childhood shadows of Sri Lanka, Jayasinghe's poems evoke a life lived across cultures and continents. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Wayfarer (Paperback)
- Author
- Migel Jayasinghe
- Publisher
- Michael Terence Publishing, Thame
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1805880705
- ISBN 13
- 9781805880707
In Wayfarer, Migel Jayasinghe invites readers on a lyrical journey through the landscapes of memory, identity, and retirement. From the bustle of London and the serenity of southern Spain to the childhood shadows of Sri Lanka, Jayasinghe's poems evoke a life lived across cultures and continents.
With wit, candour, and a sharp eye for detail, these poems traverse personal milestones and global events, reflecting on the beauty of nature, the absurdities of politics, and the mysteries of belief. Whether writing about the Olympics, childhood nostalgia, the pace of modernity, or simply sipping wine on a sunny terrace, the poet captures the human condition with humility and warmth.
Structured across a wide array of poetic forms-from clerihews to sestinas, haiku to villanelles-Wayfarer is both accessible and intellectually engaging. It is a collection that honours the power of words and the quiet joys of daily life.
Perfect for lovers of reflective, socially engaged poetry, this book will appeal to anyone who has ever paused to question, to remember, or to simply sit in the sun and write.
About Migel Jayasinghe
Emigrated from (Ceylon) Sri Lanka to the UK in 1963. Completed a BA (Hons) in Psychology at Goldsmiths College (1968-1971), followed by work as a Research Assistant at the Industrial Training Research Unit, Cambridge (1973-1974). From 1975 to 1978, worked as an occupational psychologist at the Educational and Occupational Assessment Service in Lusaka, Zambia.
Later earned an M.Sc. in Occupational Psychology from Birkbeck College (1981-1982), then joined the Manpower Services Commission as an occupational psychologist, eventually promoted to Higher Psychologist. From 1996 to 2001, served as Senior Occupational Psychologist with Royal British Legion Industries until retirement. Published Counselling in Careers Guidance with Open University Press in 2001; the Japanese translation was released in 2004. Creative writing has been a lifelong hobby, taken up more seriously after retirement while living as an expatriate in Spain (2005-2020). Returned to the UK following Brexit.
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