Kirjahaku

It is only when we step back to observe life objectively that we finally learn that each moment experienced comes with its own challenges and joys. In her third poetry collection, Colleen Adele Kelly draws upon her personal experiences to share lyrical observations that examine a wide variety of issues from Zen to Mandela, and the Middle East to Sandy Hook. Kelly touches on divergent topics that not only expose others to her wry sense of humor as she reflects on why she dislikes eating squid and the agony of tax time, but also provide insight into her softer side as she contemplates the beauty in the change of seasons and the power of God's love. While intertwining both traditional and contemporary elements, Kelly does not shy away from tackling such controversial topics as the death of Osama Bin Laden, the Sandy Hook school shooting, and the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

It is only when we step back to observe life objectively that we finally learn that each moment experienced comes with its own challenges and joys. In her third poetry collection, Colleen Adele Kelly draws upon her personal experiences to share lyrical observations that examine a wide variety of issues from Zen to Mandela, and the Middle East to Sandy Hook. Kelly touches on divergent topics that not only expose others to her wry sense of humor as she reflects on why she dislikes eating squid and the agony of tax time, but also provide insight into her softer side as she contemplates the beauty in the change of seasons and the power of God's love. While intertwining both traditional and contemporary elements, Kelly does not shy away from tackling such controversial topics as the death of Osama Bin Laden, the Sandy Hook school shooting, and the tragic events of September11, 2001."

America and me. Both getting older, But still becoming. Never perfect, Always striving to become, to beA better version of what you see.You, beholder, may emphasize the flaws.I ask you pause, focus on the aim, What we desire to become; to bePerfection is a goal, not a reality. During 2020, the United States of America was ravaged not just by a global pandemic but also by mass protests and tense elections. As death haunted the year, one tragedy after the other hung over the land like a dark shadow. In a collection of poems penned during this tumultuous time in history, Colleen Adele Kelly shares reflections that vividly explore the emotions that surrounded lockdown, fears, losses, and gains as a country struggled to endure through each challenge. Divided into six parts, Kelly's poems lyrically detail the protests, seasons and prayer, the pandemic purge, the elections, and the resurgence of hope as the nation began its recovery from a novel virus and year. Becoming shares poems that address the challenges of a century with heartfelt and incisive insight and elements of prayer and wit.

America and me. Both getting older, But still becoming. Never perfect, Always striving to become, to beA better version of what you see.You, beholder, may emphasize the flaws.I ask you pause, focus on the aim, What we desire to become; to bePerfection is a goal, not a reality. During 2020, the United States of America was ravaged not just by a global pandemic but also by mass protests and tense elections. As death haunted the year, one tragedy after the other hung over the land like a dark shadow. In a collection of poems penned during this tumultuous time in history, Colleen Adele Kelly shares reflections that vividly explore the emotions that surrounded lockdown, fears, losses, and gains as a country struggled to endure through each challenge. Divided into six parts, Kelly's poems lyrically detail the protests, seasons and prayer, the pandemic purge, the elections, and the resurgence of hope as the nation began its recovery from a novel virus and year. Becoming shares poems that address the challenges of a century with heartfelt and incisive insight and elements of prayer and wit.

Rejoice is a poetic reflection upon all aspects of life. It combines a variety of topics finding inspiration and humor within nature, human experience and recent history. The five sections relate to everyday occurrences, as well as world and American events.

nspired by the Psalms, seasoned poet Colleen Kelly shares a volume of poetry that once again offers a fresh perspective of the familiar and novel experiences and moments that often line our paths through life. In a five-part presentation, Colleen begins with Seasonal Notes that praise the Lord in his mighty heaven on earth through reflections that explore the fragrant evening air, the march of time, and new dreams and beginnings. Humor, pathos, and inspiration can be found in her poetic interpretations in the four additional sections titled Meditative Chants, Common Chords, Anthems, and Folk Songs. Finally, Colleen reflects upon both the strengths and weaknesses of our society in a time of pandemic while offering new songs to sing and ponder. Sing a New Song is a volume of contemporary poems that explore a variety of subjects that encourage introspective reflection on life, love, and faith.

Inspired by the Psalms, seasoned poet Colleen Kelly shares a volume of poetry that once again offers a fresh perspective of the familiar and novel experiences and moments that often line our paths through life. In a five-part presentation, Colleen begins with Seasonal Notes that praise the Lord in his mighty heaven on earth through reflections that explore the fragrant evening air, the march of time, and new dreams and beginnings. Humor, pathos, and inspiration can be found in her poetic interpretations in the four additional sections titled Meditative Chants, Common Chords, Anthems, and Folk Songs. Finally, Colleen reflects upon both the strengths and weaknesses of our society in a time of pandemic while offering new songs to sing and ponder. Sing a New Song is a volume of contemporary poems that explore a variety of subjects that encourage introspective reflection on life, love, and faith.