Ronald C. Royer

Somewhere Beyond the Body

“T. P. Bird’s artistry of weaving his thoughts into poetry has a way of gently lifting one’s spirits, as well as challenging and exploring the depths of the human soul. His writing is studded with the familiar of the human experience and melodically shaped to be provocative, as well as encouraging.”

Upstate Trilogy

Arts & Literature

“In reading Tom’s masterpiece, I am transported back to my earlier years as an avid hiker of the Sierra Nevada mountains. His poetry evokes vivid memories of the senses I experienced: the scent of alpine air, the majestic granite sentinels, and the symphonic cadence of babbling streams. Tom’s writings serve as a heartfelt reminder of my insignificance in the vastness of nature and the fleeting moments of time. I am deeply grateful to Tom for sharing his thoughtful and eloquent reflections on the beauty of our Creator’s imagination.”