"Dawn Patrol, and Other Poems of an Aviator" by Paul Bewsher is a collection of poignant and thought-provoking poems that capture the experiences and emotions of a pilot in the early days of aviation. Bewsher's mastery of language and imagery brings to life the exhilaration, fear, and solitude of flying high above the ground.

Each poem in this collection is a snapshot of a moment in time, from the beauty of a sunrise seen from the cockpit to the heart-stopping thrill of dogfights in the sky. Bewsher's words are both lyrical and powerful, painting a vivid picture of the daring and bravery of the aviators who paved the way for modern air travel.

The poems in "Dawn Patrol, and Other Poems of an Aviator" are not only a tribute to the pilots of the past but also a reminder of the risks and rewards that come with taking to the skies. Bewsher's intimate knowledge of aviation shines through in every stanza, making this book a must-read for anyone with a love of flight and adventure.

Book Description:
Paul Bewsher writes poems of a wartime aviator from his heart and soul. His heart longs for an end to the perils of war and the forced destruction meted out by him and his fellow soldiers while yearning for a return to the serenity of home. His soul is that of a fighter, an airman whose cockpit is both an escape from earthly strife and an agonizing wait for the sudden death that stalks him on each mission. Bewsher's poems are made ever more meaningful by being written by one who has suffered the horrors of war; one who has survived but who has known many who did not; one who understands the longing for an end, the longing for the way life used to be, and the hunger for peace. Bewsher explores in his poetry a range of human emotions from the stance of one immersed in a struggle not of his own making but one essential to his own and his country's survival. These are poems of a reality once lived and never forgotten, a reality indelibly etched in the mind of an aviator during a seemingly unending war. These are poems with vital lessons for us all. - Summary by Bruce Kachuk