Spells Against the Darkness: Verses of Quiet Magic

Island poet Roderick MacDonald released his second poetry collection Spells Against the Darkness: Verses of Quiet Magic via Pownal Street Press in October.

The collection is a compelling and evocative exploration of the intimate and universal. From the peace of Prince Edward Island’s Souris Line Road to the clamour of New York City, MacDonald draws on a variety of poetic forms to weave his stories into verse. Both whimsical and resonant, Spells Against the Darkness is a lyrical journey through place, memory, and the poetry of life.

“Rod’s use of poetic technique draws the reader in, and for a brief moment, we become a reflection on an ocean wave, a dancer in a window, or the pink light of sunset. A beautiful read that will envelop you with its whole being,” says Mo Duffy, editorial director with Pownal Street Press.

Born in Melton Mowbray, England, MacDonald is a 40-year resident of PEI. He has volunteered with several community and sport organizations and is the author of Here and There: Poetry of Prince Edward Island (Acorn Press). MacDonald is happiest on the shore or in the countryside near the village of Morell, where he and his wife live.