In Perpetuity

by Mark Andrew Heathcote

These poems are a snapshot of twenty-five years of poetry in the making. My words have given form to a living, breathing diary of one man’s life. Come take my hand and travel with me through moments of disparity, passion, and joy in my first collection of poetry titled In Perpetuity. Like a beautiful painting left behind in a museum; I give you my words. Forever leaving you, a piece of me.

71 pages, Paperback

First published May 14, 2016

About the author

Mark Andrew Heathcote is adult learning difficulties support worker, his poetry has been
published in many journals, magazines and anthologies, he resides in the UK, from
Manchester, Mark is the author of “In Perpetuity” and “Back on Earth” two books of poems
published by a CTU publishing group, Creative Talents Unleashed.


Book Review ***** 5 stars
Reviewed by Tshombye K. Ware for Readers' Favorite

In Perpetuity by Mark Andrew Heathcote is a unique, inspirational poetry book about life in its fullness. The book takes you on a poetic journey, ranging in various topics and stemming from the essence of inspiration.

It's such a pleasure to read the writings of an obviously talented author with a gift for poetry. I would recommend this book to everyone who enjoys inspirational writings, stemming from the seed of poetry. An excellent, marvelous creation. Loved it! The author's gift is seen throughout the book.

Book Review ***** 5 stars
Realistic Poetry

It is also true that the author transitioned well throughout the book, from love to friendship, to faith; he made it all interconnect very well. In all honesty, we appreciate the class, taste, and professionalism put towards the book's overall presentation. Poems with arduous sentiments attached give off an endearing effect of long-lasting love, the kind of love that almost seems like a chimeral far off wish. And speaking of love, we absolutely fell madly in love with Mark’s poem entitled, Kisses of Perpetuity; when he said;

“He was trying to hold on to her breath
Restrain it in perpetuity for all eternity”.

We are happy to rate this book 5 Stars and encourage you to get your book today.

Reviews

[Philip Dodd · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book of poems, In Perpetuity by Mark Andrew Heathcote, a pleasure to read. In his Preface to his book, he writes that it is "a snapshot of twenty five years of poetry in the making." A good sign, I thought. It meant that he took his time and spent much thought before he collected his first book of poems together. There is no sign of the cynic or priest of despair in his poems, which I found refreshing. Mainly, they are a celebration of life, particularly those that deal with love. The Right Ingredients is a pleasant, playful love poem. The Great Conductor is a fine poem in praise of God, placing him above the masters of Classical music and their works.
There are meditations on time and its passing. Street Urchins I liked and A Temporal Vision which dwelt on childhood memories. I was impressed by Sailboat, particularly its first verse:
"A sailboat has no direction
But to go wherever it is taken
Drift or tides make no mistake
We too must glide across the lake.
This endlessly, deep dark, fractured ocean."
In Perpetuity is a book of finely wrought, thoughtful poems, well worth reading.

[Realistic Poetry International · Rating 5 out of 5]

Golden Poetry
The Beauty of Words Captured

Angels wings of solace, the aroma of sweet-scented flowers, transcendent heavenly dreams, and magical Harvested Moons create the perfect reading getaway in Author Mark Andrew Heathcote’s book entitled, In Perpetuity. In this exquisite poetry composition, his classical touch is a fluent combination of peace and vision; inspiring a modest, calm, signature style that carries on throughout the entire book.

Poems that capture the essence of this style, such as; Dreams, are not just lovely in appearance, but also informative! Dreams splendidly compares the delicacy, beauty, and development of a flower, to that of our precious dreams. There are also select poems that express a sincere love and reverence for God, and his spiritual beliefs seem to provide him a sense of confidence and security in knowing who he is and handling all of the things that life throws our way.

A kindhearted compassionate spirit and personality is reflected through his work, and poems like; Chestnuts Are Falling, leave you feeling warm, cheerful, and jolly! A perfect book to give to someone as a gift! We enjoyed poetic ode’s like; Poetic Melody; a poem that compares the depths of poetry to the guarded chambers of the heart; using the ‘spring blackbird’, as a personified representation. He was able to establish a strong connection with the reader through hints of charm and wit, like in his poem; The Music of One’s Love. He says;

“Love is deaf and dumb,
But neither is it blind to the heart of its sum”;

A thought-provoking quote capable of “invoking your heart's delight”. And with fantastic pictorial references, you can conceive the remarkable visions he creates, in your own mind, where waters are like ‘buttermilk’, as it is said in the featured, Enchanted Bridge.

It is also true that the author transitioned well throughout the book, from love to friendship, to faith; he made it all interconnect very well. In all honesty, we appreciate the class, taste, and professionalism put towards the book's overall presentation. Poems with arduous sentiments attached give off an endearing effect of long-lasting love, the kind of love that almost seems like a chimeral far off wish. And speaking of love, we absolutely fell madly in love with Mark’s poem entitled, Kisses of Perpetuity; when he said;

“He was trying to hold on to her breath
Restrain it in perpetuity for all eternity”.

His verses hypnotizing elegance is undeniably enticing and is awesomely embedded in all of his work. One of our favorites was; Betel Leaves; where he really does the word, ‘metaphor’, total justice! One of the quotes from this poem, strikingly captivating, yet peculiar, goes; “But we too are butterflies jointly cocooned in a web”, as it is like an encrypted paradox, imagining a spider's web being the dwelling for the butterfly duo. Will they be safe, together? Or will the web in which they are joined and cocooned entangle their powerful wings? You can’t help but to use your imagination...

Furthermore, his words makes you feel, think, and perceive; followed by a consistent flow and rhythm that add an upbeat tempo to the read. Because of this, we found ourselves reading some poems as if they were songs, like the profound piece; Till All the Leaves Have Fallen. A brief poem that ingeniously incorporates a number of technical elements related to poetry; such as theme, metaphor, mood, and meaning. He is an exceptional mind with an eloquent, clean, writing style... and a keen eye for nature! In fact, you will notice a pattern of poems with ‘flower’ titled names and verses that use flowers to build into the poem's meaning

Interestingly enough, the concept of the book is tailored with an ornate fantasy-like theme using prepossessing titles like; Caterpillars and Butterflies; Bodhi Tree; Soft Fruit; Damask Rose; and our most favorite, the beautiful, A Flower Cut From Desire! An enchanting ode to the lotus that describes a breathtaking vision of this flowers distinguished significance, some of the different types, and what their glorious colors symbolize. We were utterly taken aback by this poems irresistible beauty; not to mention it being fun and intelligent!

This was a pleasant poetry book to read and created some of the most magical scenes that literally take your mind to this prepossessing utopian paradise; where the streams of waters flow with pure crystal love right into your poetic heart. His words are genuinely soothing to the mind, well-arranged, expertly formatted, and finely written. Surely, it was a delightful journey of wonder; like a dream that you never want to awake from, where words of love, and spirit of peace, together as one, dwell forevermore, in perpetuity.

We are happy to rate this book 5 Stars and encourage you to get your book today.

[P.S. Winn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is really a great collection of poems that bring a wonderful feeling to the heart and soul as you devour the words. I found so many that I loved and none that I didn't enjoy. I am so glad I found this book and feel it is a wonderful gift to keep handy when you are in a melancholy mood. The touch of spiritual feeling adds to this beautiful collection. I have read a lot of poems through the years and even have a collection ortwo of my own, but think I should let other readers know, this is one to grab up and hold tight. Well done.

[Jacqueline · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading poetry.
This is the authors first poetry collection and is a snapshot of 25 years and a journey through his life.
I particularly enjoyed - Indian Rug, One Small Precious Flower and An Angel Walks In Snowdrifts although I enjoyed reading all of the poems in this book