Born in 1950 in the quaint village of Alfriston in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, nestled between hills in the Cuckmere Valley, the author had a magical childhood roaming the hills, meadows, riverbanks and wooded landscapes with his then two brothers and friends.
Because of circumstances beyond his control, following a Judo accident in 1972, leaving him in both physical and mental pain, he has lived an extremely solitary life. During the last 42 years, he’s devoted himself to the pursuit and search of the one actual reality, the peace within, living alone and in virtual solitude, ending his sufferance and beyond…
For the last nine years, he has been living in retreat. Not leaving his home, where 9 years ago, poetry streamed from his mind, flowing like the beautiful clear waters of an underground mountain spring bursting forth into the radiant light of the dawning sun.
Though he wrote four poems back in 1989, only one he remembers now is titled “I am but what I am”, and he has recently written a revised version, adjusting only the last line, reflecting his newfound self and his contented peace within!
Published five free verse poetry books in paperback and electronic formats available on Amazon.
And this month published his debut Novel, The Shepherds. Also available on Amazon.
Please Google “Clive Norman Poet” or “Clive Norman Poet YouTube” or www.clivenormanbooks.com to discover more.
