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Today is here."
This poetry collection opens with a mindful warning about highway safety. Readers then discover poems about what it means to be an explorer in the past and in the present. Other poems celebrate America and its Christian foundations, and others pay respects to the military and the veterans and how their sacrifices have shaped the American ideal. There are also poems that remind everyone to live in the moment and appreciate what they have been given. Readers even find safety advice for everyday living in selections like “Fire Prevention,” which reminds readers that “Accidental fires hurt us all” when children and adults alike are not taught fire safety. There are even pieces about Oklahoma weather, which is moody and unpredictable.
Tones of gratitude and thankfulness consistently appear in this collection’s verses. Every topic the speaker explores is approached with praise and wonder. The speaker also reminds readers about the importance of faith, God, patriotism, and family throughout these pages. The collection acknowledges societal figures like security guards and electrical workers, who are frequently overlooked by others yet contribute greatly to America’s backbone. Other poems uplift small creatures like the ant and remind readers that not all education has to come from humans; one can find it in nature as well. For those looking for a book that celebrates Americana, this collection has a number of poems to offer them. In its pages, even bingo, cowboys, rodeos, and Coca-Cola receive a poetic nod. Thus, anyone seeking a collection that bears the traditions, the flavors, and the familiarity of a small American hometown will appreciate the poems in this book.