22 Facets of my Father
By Rik Roots
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I first had the idea for the facets series of poems in January 2000, produced first drafts fit for criticism in March 2000, and continued to revise and review over the following months. Final drafts started to be produced late in 2000, with the last poem completed (if these things can ever be "completed") in May 2001.
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Rik lives in London with his partner, Nigel, and their two cats. As can be seen, he does not photograph well.
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22 Facets of my Father - Rik Roots
22 Facets of my Father
Consisting of a set of poems
investigating a father-son relationship,
as committed by
Rik Roots
Copyright © Richard James Roots 2013
First published in the United Kingdom
and worldwide in 2010
by Rik's Sparky Little Printing Press
Smashwords Edition.
This chapbook forms part of the RikVerse.
The RikVerse is a living book,
updated regularly and available for viewing online at
poems.rikweb.org.uk
Smashwords Edition, License Notes
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Dedicated to the memory of
Walter James Roots
1927 – 1982
My Dad
Table of Contents
Fool
» The present you conceived for my mum ...
Showman
» I am wonderstruck by the way ...
Priestess
» A friend of the family had a donkey ...
Empress
» The night your mum died I slunk ...
Emperor
» You bought the first calculator ...
Hierophant
» This morning we work together: I need ...
Lovers
» Your habits are a comfort. Tonight, Tuesday ...
Chariot
» In grey overalls, you are the greatest car ...
Strength
» Evening