August, September, October

August, September, October is a poignant work of poetry and literature that examines fatherhood, survival, and the passage of time. Written as a lyrical day book, the collection follows a poet navigating the emotional terrain of caregiving during the COVID-19 lockdown. Through diaristic reflections, the author explores the challenges of tending to a medically fragile son during a period of hospitalization and crisis.

The volume features extended poems such as August, September, October and Midsummer Days, which contrast the struggle to write a memoir with a return to faith and poetic expression. These central pieces are supported by shorter poems focusing on music, memory, and the political climate of the modern era. This collection of poetry provides a human snapshot of a family dealing with disability and grief while maintaining their creative imagination.