Gloria MacKay’s poems and prose are at their best in her latest book, Time Lines: poetry and prose. The freshness of her words engage and enthrall. The variety in this slim book is far-reaching and thought provoking.
This isn’t MacKay’s first book of poetry, yet her repertoire continues to grow and captivate the heart and mind with fresh, original topics,
Here’s a small sample of how this author’s mind can create a string of words that will keep on working in the reader’s mind:
A stanza from the poem “My Truth on the Loose”:
My truth on the loose
is as hard to control
as a kite and as risky
to grab as a spark
I am no poet, but I can appreciate poetry and its often hidden meaning. I read, then fashion them to fit my own heart, my own experience. Time Lines offers that opportunity in elegant style.
A nice change of pace, Mary. I’ll look her book up because I feel a real need to read more poetry.
It IS a nice change of pace. I’m no expert on poetry, but I find the change refreshing. This is a nice little book that I feel comfortable with.