Brand New Brand new poems, but with all his old brand of love and laughter, wisdom and wit: Bura's back! This is Paul's eighth collection of poems during a long career that has seen him write nearly 400 poems. These latest poems zing with the same freshness and vitality as when he started out. These poems will linger in your heart and mind. Forever. Just another poet? I don't think so. Julian Young (editor for The International Herald Tribune) REVIEWS AND COMMENTS “Paul Bura’s poetry is beautiful…absolutely beautiful. Also dramatic, cheeky, honest and heart touching. He is one of the Planet’s light bearers. A teacher by example. His poetry invites us to be like him, stalwart, optimistic, courageous. Bearing the yoke given lightheartedly. BRAND NEW gives insights, a chuckle here and there, a sense of spending time with a friend, an awareness of his inner listening. Delightful…” Faye Bailey – Editor, THE QUARTERLY. “Paul Bura is a poet with a ‘voice’ which is distinctively his own. His words, apparently simple, explore the deepest thoughts and feelings. I admire the controlled language and the deep penetration of his thought, plus the marvellous sense of good humour with which he celebrates life in all its infuriating complexity. These are poems which are a joy to read aloud – whether to yourself or to an audience. Norman Hidden – ex editor of New Poetry and former Chairman of the British Poetry Society And author of ‘CARAVAN HOLIDAYS and OTHER STORIES. “Here is another banquet of insights from Paul’s rich workshop of life. Despite suffering a major setback with a ‘brain tumour thing’ as Paul describes it, his words come bounding back with even more humour, vigour and beauty than before. He has a rare ability to shapeshift between the profane, the beautiful and the sacred with apparent ease.” Stephanie Sorrell – former editor, Science of Thought Review, now called NEW VISION. “Paul Bura has a gift for articulating that which lies just beneath the surface, thoughts, atmospheres and feelings, without loosing an earthly humanity which makes his work so accessible. Many poems in this new collection document the traumas and joys of his recent past with clarity and honesty, a voyage through one man’s triumphant battle with his own physical self. Verse to move and inspire.” Andy Thomas – Author of ‘Vital Signs’ and Editor WWW.SWIRLEDNEWS.COM “Paul Bura’s poetry has those rare qualities of honesty and artistry. His finest poems are written from the heart and edited by the brain. Bura’s centre of experience is so unique that these poems deserve our fullest attention, not only for their deeply moving qualities but also for their craftmanship.” John Rice – poet and storyteller. Former Literature Officer for South East Arts. Price: £4.95[back] [order]