“The Eclectic Harvest” poetry book series brings together an ensemble of humor, grief, faith, aging, everyday frustrations, social commentary, and memories from a life fully lived.

Don Agey's poetry began with a need to release feelings he could not easily put into conversation. After being honorably discharged from the United States Navy, he returned home carrying experiences that the people around him did not fully understand. Writing his first poem gave him a way to express that pressure, opening the door to years of honest and deeply personal work. His collections reflect his growth as a poet, his struggles in life, his memories of military service, and his love for his late wife, Kerri—from their first meeting and life together to the pain of having to say goodbye.

In further news, author and poet Don Agey will showcase three of his poetry collections featured at the 2026 Manila International Book Fair: Eclectic Harvest, Second Harvest, and Eclectic Third.

The Eagle Literary is proud to represent Don Agey to showcase his poetry books at the 2026 Manila International Book Fair. The Philippines' longest-running and largest book fair, attracting more than 160,000 visitors, from publishers to authors to educators, and readers of all ages. The fair will be held from September 9 to 13, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center Manila.

Visitors to the fair are invited to explore his books that provide an opportunity for a wider audience to discover this unique, fresh poetry in many forms that you should definitely read.

You can find these books at stand number 2-107 under the exhibit of The Eagle Literary. It is also available on various online retailers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Alibris.

Don Agey's poems do not stay within one subject or mood for very long. One page may deal with love, next may be loss, then goes to faith, then politics, then pets—or simply forgetting why he walked into a room.

That mix is exactly what gives the books their character.

Agey writes in a direct and conversational way. He does not try to sound distant or overly formal. Many poems begin with a short personal note explaining where the idea came from, what was happening at the time, or why the writing gave him trouble. These introductions allow readers to hear the person behind the poem before reading the poem itself.

Don Agey is a California-born poet and U.S. Navy veteran. After his military service, he attended college through the GI Bill, where an elective poetry class sparked his lifelong interest in writing. He has since explored several poetic forms, including rhyme, free verse, haiku, and limericks.

His wife, Kerri, had a lasting influence on both his life and his writing. Meeting her changed the tone of his poems, and losing her changed it once again. Through his work, he writes openly about love, grief, faith, politics, aging, pets, retirement, and the daily frustrations that sometimes make life difficult—and sometimes make it funny.

For more information about Don Agey's books and their presentation at the 2026 Manila International Book Fair, readers may follow official event announcements and exhibitor updates.

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