Retired professor of Microbiology, Harry Gilleland certainly has a wide
variety of experiences and thought-provoking insights to share in his
latest poetry book, Gilleland Poetry – Storoems and Poems. Harry’s
poetry has appeared at numerous establishments over the years and he
has authored three books to date. His dedication to and love of poetry
is evident in the way that he writes his work.
Evocative and mentally stimulating throughout it’s 205 pages this book
is sure to strike a cord within any reader. War experiences and trials
of man are mingled with true-life experiences, fantasy, love and nature.
Harry explores the wonders of nature in a beautiful way and returns to
the theme that seemingly runs throughout the entire book - what it
could mean for man. Fun, playful – sometimes sad. He has us riding the
rapids with him one moment and learning shocking news about American
history in the next breath.
You Snake in the Grass is one of my favorites because it invokes awe of
nature. But I also got a real kick out of The Power of Splinters and
One Leaf’s Journey, which are clearly parallels to life experiences.
I really cried over A Journey Home and Alfred Must Die. The author’s
deep endearing love for his wife is both moving and inspiring.
Though this might sound a little corny - I felt I lived a little more because of reading this book.
ISBN#: 1411629272
Author: Harry E. Gilleland, JR
Publisher: Lulu Press
