Poetry in Balance

This fifth and final volume of The Orloj is a compilation of all poems, essays, and fables of the first four books. A precious craft of artful verses that are straight forward, easy to understand. Through art that speaks to all, the author seeks to elicit emotions while provoking reflection. With verses that jump with ease out of the pages of the book, enrapturing anyone's heart, Cromwell-Smilh tackles a full circle of life with subjects like Perseverance, Grit, Kindness, Discipline, Impetus, Tenacity, Greatness, etc.



... Through free-verse poetry ... over 60 thought-provoking poems and reflections ... addressing such concepts as Letting go of the past, finding Inspiration, dealing with a loss, and ultimately living a happy, blissful life ... In choosing to explore universal concerns ... Cromwell-Smith II strikes an ideal balance ...

Bluelnk (starred Review)



... Leaning ... toward delivering lessons, the poems are lightly grammatical and practical, focused on solving life problems Ilks heartbreak, complex relationships, important decision making, and answering questions about the meaning of fife and achieving happiness ... Poems are effortless and concise, with themes that with the

poignancy of their subject matter lends themselves to discussion and meditation ... The free-verse poems could be written out in paragraph form and still remain moving ...

Clarion Review



I would say that The Equilibrist is perhaps the most inspirational, intellectually and emotionally rewarding book I've ever performed.

DANIEL DORSE (the voice behind The Orloj series' audiobooks).



ERASMUS CROMWELL-SMITH II is an American writer, playwright, and poet. The Orloj four-book series was crafted through a very intense and intimate introspective dive into the author's own life experiences and wisdom.