Desire Paths, the latest poetry collection from Andrew Martin, invites readers on an emotional journey through the natural world and the human experience. This is writing that is inspired by the works of John Clare and Edward Thomas, and his unique approach to imagery and minimalist precision capture the beauty and vulnerability of the world around us. Through delicate metaphors and unwavering honesty, it explores themes of loss, longing, sorrow, and pain, but also celebrates the joy and wonder of the natural world. Each poem in this collection is a love song to the world and the individual, full of lyricism that is both heartwarming and thought-provoking. It takes you on a captivating journey, where the beauty of the environment creates an intoxicating and immersive mood, and each re-reading will draw you further into a world that is impossible to ignore.