That relentless ticking of time is the prominent theme in Tourist to the Sun, an extremely thought provoking collection of considered, well crafted poetry by Virginia Betts. There is an acceptance that time is limited, that we are powerless to slow it down (Time’s Terrain), that “time’s indecent pace” (Missing Persons) has to be respected and grasped, else lost.
Any subject can inspire this talented Suffolk poet; from space travel to parenthood and childhood.
You’ll be all the wiser for reading this exquisite collection.
