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In this collection, readers first enter the realms of grief, where an elegy to a deceased husband and a tribute to a deceased wife remind readers that happy memories ease the grieving process. The collection continues by taking readers into keen observations of what others might see as the mundane in everyday life: "A hive of industry underway / Work like a beaver for their pay." Meanwhile, contemplations about the natural world ask one to think about the influence humankind has on the environment: "Autumn trees, ravaged as they are / Take on the flash of tattered flags." By its end, the book traverses into the spiritual world, and one is reminded of Christ's salvation: "He arose from the dead to speak / That the earth shall be inherited by the meek."
The poems in this compilation are emotional and accessible to the everyday reader. Those who are drawn to rhyming poetry will appreciate this collection because of its attention to the rhyming craft. For readers just beginning their literary journey with poetry, this work challenges them to look at everyday objects, events, and beliefs as muses for their own poetry. Poetry fans who appreciate the works of poets like William Carlos Williams will also enjoy this book. Those looking for poems that blend contemplations about nature with thoughts about the spirit will likewise find this collection noteworthy. Standout pieces include "Departed," "Seasons Come and Go," "The Butcher," and "The Garden Re-Enacts." The author's book is a strong accompaniment to collections like B. Harlan Deemer's Courting Rejection.