Welcome to Happyland is a captivating collection of poems, rhymes, and artwork, offering readers a journey through whimsical landscapes tinged with deeper, sometimes unsettling, undertones. Blending playful language with vivid imagery, the collection draws on the poetic traditions of Roald Dahl’s mischievous wordplay, the macabre nuances of Edgar Allan Poe, and the introspective, minimalist style of Emily Dickinson. The artwork itself is deceptively simple, yet layered with symbolic depth, inviting readers to pause and consider the underlying meanings hidden within the strokes. These pieces provoke thought and emotion, creating a balance between innocence and introspection.The result is a book that beckons readers to explore beyond the surface, unearthing the complexities that lie beneath its seemingly cheerful exterior.

Welcome to Happyland is not merely a collection of light-hearted rhymes and playful images; it is an exploration of human emotion, framed through the lens of fantasy and abstract representation.

“It’s raw, it’s bent, exquisite and delightful!”

Brett Naseby

What will bring the day together?

What will bring the day together?

Warm or cool or cloudy weather?

What will happen in the sky?

Blue or orange to my eye?

What will happen on the grass?

My head lays soft as days drift pass

What will happen in the air?

Pollen floating here and there.

What will happen on the street?

Cars and trucks and rushing feet

What will happen in my mind?

What joy in days on earth to find?