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    Citizen of the Universe: Selected Poems
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    Citizen of the Universe: Selected Poems

    By Phil Buckle

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    Phil Buckle began writing poetry when he retired in his fifties from a professional career as a jazz and rock drummer. His creative imagination and rhythmic invention, plus his native Birmingham wit and intelligent curiosity about life, the universe and everything, inspire his work and give it a unique and powerful edge.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAustin Macauley Publishers
    Release dateMar 29, 2019
    ISBN9781528954990
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    Citizen of the Universe: Selected Poems
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    Phil Buckle

    Cover blurb and Author blurb is same so Author blurb page removed from inner pages. Phil Buckle began writing poetry when he retired in his fifties from a professional career as a jazz and rock drummer. His creative imagination and rhythmic invention, plus his native Birmingham wit and intelligent curiosity about life, the universe and everything, inspire his work and give it a unique and powerful edge.

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