John Hendy with his aircraft

Poetry by John Hendy

Much Ado
About Nothing

Or absurdism rules.

Browse the Archive →

Welcome

Whimsical observations on nature, America, mathematics, and the small absurdities of everyday life — written by a pilot, former finance executive, and lifelong wonderer.

"The world is full of poetry. The air is living with its spirit; and the waves dance to the music of its melodies."

Explore by Theme

The Poetry Archive

🇺🇸

Americon Icon Series

Portraits of quintessentially American places and things

Mathematics

When numbers meet verse — equations as poetry

Aviation

Life seen from above the clouds

📻

Growing Up

Memories and reflections on a 1960s childhood

🐾

For Young Children

Playful poems for curious young minds

NatureVerse Poems

Now available on Amazon UK — all proceeds benefit Ministry of Hope, Malawi.

Learn More