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Wyn is the pseudonym for Irwin Shishko, a quixotic fellow and a master of the art of dabbling. His wife describes him as a Renaissance Man with a small “r”. An economist in his early incarnation, Wyn spent many years as a consultant to leading firms and governments and later was VP Chief Economist of an international trading company. Following early retirement from the business world, Wyn was chairman of a non-profit group promoting medical research, a student at the Parson’s School of Design, an amateur architect who designed and built a half dozen unique homes, and an avid photographer who exhibited his photos at Artworks in Richmond, Virginia. Wyn has written two historical plays and a third one, soon to be published, about Mark Twain and the Devil. When he isn’t otherwise engaged, he writes poems like the diamond-cut ones in this collection.
Reviewed by Tamera Lawrence for Readers' Favorite
"Love Calls and Roundelays" is a colorful assortment of poetry by Wyn. From the stars and the ocean to the universe itself, this collection reaches a broad expanse of feeling and depth while providing a peep into the writer’s soul. The gift of summer is expounded on with its visionary scenes of countryside and fertility, while yet another sonnet delivers the sparkling wonders of winter with its crisp air and interfacing light. Emotions are touched, sorrows and tears, while other lyrics proclaim hope and inspiration in the simple pleasure of just living and the hope of a new tomorrow.
"Love Calls and Roundelays" by Irwin Shishko is a wonderful collection of poetry by a gifted author, who can compose sonnets about the simple house cat as well as God and the universe. Wyn holds nothing back as he candidly reflects on his emotions and visions in this uplifting collection. The book is set off by a variety of black and white photographic pictures stemming from statues, animals, buildings and people in various displays. The photos are visually appealing and worth a second look. I truly enjoyed reading this wonderful collection – especially favoring 'Wintersong' and also 'Ocean Song'. One gets the sense that the author has traveled and seen a lot in his years and has a keen insight into the human spirit. The author is truly gifted with a pondering eye and I enjoyed this wonderful collection of poems. Well done.
