Summer Seas and Autumn Leaves is a short collection of eighteen poems that pack a big punch. Written over a span of seventy years, these are poems from the author's early days as a father to the present day in 2022. Themes of personal loss, familial love, aging, social commentary, and love of the sea demonstrate the universal nature of this work and its ability to transcend time and place. No detail is too small for the poet to revel in, no subject too mundane. Robin's thoughtful attention to rhyme showcases the power of sound and his proficiency of the poetic craft. Don't let this slim volume fool you: these poems are filled with profound emotions illuminated by evocative descriptions, images, and quietly devasting endings.