Help in experiencing: How to Love the World

Poems of Gratitude and Hope

by James Crews

I very, very much like this title. It is a collection of poetry that I read first thing in the morning, last thing at night or anytime that I want to feel better about the world and myself. Each poem is absolutely not abstruse and offers something to which the reader can relate. There are some poets known to me, including Amanda Gorman, but most are new discoveries. This means that each poem is an exploration, albeit a short one.

A brief quote from the first poem sets the tone:

Hope has holes

in its pockets.

It leaves little crumb trails

so that we,

when anxious,

can follow it.

If this excerpt appeals to you, you will want to own this book. It offers a promising way of viewing our universe.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.