The launch of Hidden in Childhood is the inaugural anthology from Literary Revelations, a new publishing house established by poet Gabriela Milton. I became acquainted with Milton’s poetry on Spillwords. Entranced by her originality and mastery, I followed her work with interest.
When she announced the launch of Literary Revelations, I was curious and excited, especially when she
invited me to send her work. As a result, I have two poems in the Collection, amongst some
scorchingly beautiful pieces. I’m honoured to take my place among poets of stature and shining talent.
Last weekend, the 22 of January, Gabriela staged a Zoom meeting to celebrate the launch of Hidden in Childhood. Some
27 poets from around the world joined in, reading their work. It was a feast of accents and outpouring
of ideas and recollections, some joyful, some painful, altogether producing a cathartic and elevating
experience. The meeting took place at 10:00 am Central Time, which meant I had to be at my laptop for
5:00 am! Luckily – magically, even, I awoke at 4:30 am, allowing me enough time to flick on the router
and PC and get settled with a piping hot mug of coffee.
No one noticed me in my pyjamas, I hoped! 4:30 am was the time my father used to get up to milk the
cows on our small dairy farm in the heart of the Waikato – who would have thought I would continue
in his footsteps just to read my poetry?