It’s been a long time since I’ve read poetry. In my teenage years, several poets spoke to my coming-of-age doubts and fears, or my romantic view of the way life should be. But apparently, I left poetry about the same time I left college. And after so many years away from it, my brain forgot how to appreciate it. Even how to read it.
So when a friend from college days connected with me and said he was publishing a book of poetry, I was intrigued. I read the poems he posted on Facebook, and was pleased to find I could actually understand them. They made sense. More than that, they brought on a variety of emotions. One made me laugh. Another brought tears. Still another wrapped me in a warm sense of awe at the greatness of our God. Others stirred a desire to strengthen my ties with other believers, to reach out to those in need.
And so, I am excited to recommend Larry P. Morris’s book, Among Us: Stories of Worship and Faith. His book is divided into sections: Stories of Worship, Inspired
by the Word, Holy Days, Parables, Just for Fun, Grace and Prayer. Each section has its own emotion, its own atmosphere. Initially, I bought the electronic version, and approached it like a novel, reading through as fast as I could. Not too far into it, I put the brakes on, discovering again that poetry is meant to be savored, to spend time considering. Now that I’ve finished reading it, I plan to buy the print version so I can more easily mark and return to the poems I especially enjoy.
If you’re looking for a Christmas gift, or just something to help you slow down during this season of Thanksgiving and joy, consider Larry’s book of poems for believers. You won’t be sorry!
Connect with Larry: https://www.facebook.com/LarryPMorrisWA
Website: www.LarryPMorris.com
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