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with nothing to stop me."
In this poetry collection, readers discover poems displaying awe at the universe, the magical transformations offered by time, and the restorative power of nature. Poems like “Tests” convey the turmoil of life and the individual tenacity it takes to survive the tumults that come to define an individual. Other verses, such as “A Child’s Wonder,” remind readers to embrace their inner child and always view what the universe has to offer with amazement. “Reading” acts as a reminder about the power of books and literature in a person's life, and it encourages readers to make the simple act of reading a daily part of their lives. As the collection continues, nature becomes an integral character in the poems that transports readers into places of “orange and scarlet adoration.”
This book is both philosophical and personal. Its poems offer readers quiet intersections where the personal world and the natural one meet and create a peaceful space. These spaces, in turn, offer deep moments of self-reflection and spiritual contemplation. Some of the poems also contain a romantic element, but they remain rooted in the natural world. These types of verses also encourage readers to develop and maintain supportive and insightful relationships with the loved ones in their lives. For those who are only beginning their poetry-reading journeys, these poems are accessible yet meaningful. For readers who long ago established a reading relationship with poetry, these poems offer a contemplative, prayer-like place to commune with nature and the self. Hansen’s poetry possesses a quiet beauty that delights and awes.