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A thousand mornings
106 pages
A quiet, sunlit invitation to slow down and witness the sacredness of the ordinary world.
What it feels like
Reading this collection feels like taking a slow, solitary morning walk along a familiar coastline. The pace is intentionally leisurely, asking you to pause and breathe alongside the turning of the tides and the rustling of the marsh grass. There is a profound tranquility here, but it is not untouched by sorrow; the poems hold space for grief, particularly the loss of a beloved companion, while remaining anchored in a deep, abiding gratitude. The language is unadorned and luminous, stripping away the noise of modern life to reveal the quiet miracles of dawn, animals, and changing seasons. It is a deeply comforting experience, perfect for anyone seeking solace, mindfulness, and a gentle reminder to pay attention to the world's quiet grace.
- Mood
- tranquil
- contemplative
- quiet
- grounded
- Tone
- reverent
- gentle
- observant
- wise
- tender
- Pace
- leisurely
- Themes
- sacredness of the ordinary · grief and healing · connection to nature · mindfulness · passage of time
- The writing
- Unadorned, accessible, and luminous, using simple language to convey deep spiritual and emotional truths.
- The arc
- Moves from quiet observation of the natural world to a profound, gentle acceptance of life's mysteries and sorrows.
- Who it's for
- Readers seeking solace, mindfulness, and a deeper connection to the natural world through accessible, heartfelt poetry.
Content notes
- grief
- pet death
About the book
In this collection of poems the author returns to the imagery that has come to define her life's work, transporting us to the marshland and coastline of her beloved home, Provincetown, Massachusetts. In these pages, she shares the wonder of dawn, the grace of animals, and the transformative power of attention. Whether studying the leaves of a tree or mourning her adored dog, Percy, she is ever patient in her observations and open to the teachings contained in the smallest of moments. A chronicler of physical landscape, she opens our eyes to the nature within, to its wild and its quiet. With clarity, humor, and kindness these poems explore the mysteries of our daily experience.
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