Richard Lyons Livres

Exploring the depths of grief, this collection of poems emerges from a mother's death, delving into the origins of consciousness before language and thought. The work intertwines stories from literature and art, confronting death through the lives of influential figures like Tsvetayeva and Kahlo. It reflects on historical atrocities while blending autobiography and history, ultimately challenging the notion of an afterlife. The final section contemplates selfhood before language, as Lyons reinhabits his mother's essence, merging afterlife and prenatal existence into a profound meditation on being.

SEARCHING FOR LOVE is a collection of five short stories that involve people of all ages and in different walks of life. Follow a small abandoned child and a young mother running from her ex-husband's family who is threatening to take away her child. A widow is looking to return to her home state and runs into an irritating man, which leads to some very humorous results. Two strangers are each desperately trying to find safety, when their worlds collide. And last, a mother who craves roots for her family and the heartache she endures to achieve it. Take a few minutes of your valuable time and enjoy the lives of these people. You may shed a few tears and chuckle here and there, but more importantly . . . Enjoy!

Exploring profound questions about war, this series of epic poems spans settings from ancient India to modern Europe and the contemporary Middle East. Through animated and lyrical writing, Richard Lyons delves into humanity's impulses toward conflict, highlighting the paradox of destruction despite an awareness of war's futility. Each part features memorable characters confronting the moral dilemmas of technological advancements in warfare, individual responsibility, and the evolution of military leadership, offering deep insights into human nature and civilization's trajectory.

This collection explores a diverse array of topics, offering insights and perspectives that invite readers to engage with various themes and ideas. Each section is crafted to stimulate thought and discussion, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to broaden their understanding of the world. The volume is designed to cater to a wide audience, encouraging exploration and reflection on the interconnectedness of the subjects presented.

Exploring the interconnectedness of life, the poems invite readers to transcend traditional boundaries of human experience and tribalism. Through vivid imagery of diverse species—from garlic flowers to blue whales—these verses seek to forge fleeting yet profound connections. Rejecting the notion of human superiority, the collection emphasizes the fluidity of identity and persona, suggesting that memory shapes who we are. With a desire for experiences beyond language, the poems celebrate the complexity and richness of existence across species.

This book is designed to explore what the relationships between schooling and working are and what they could be. The book is unique in that eight original autobiographical sketches are used in part one to raise basic questions premised on the writers' experience of schooling. The questions, which raise issues, among others, of classism, sexism, and unfair competition, are addressed in the second section of the book in a most traditional academic fashion.