Precious Gems
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The name of this poem is “Sand”
Sand
Crisp, light grains blowing through my hair
As I cross the beach with its seagull-filled air
Caressing my feet, crinkling through my toes
Sun-warmed, encircling my ankles, a crumb flying past my nose
Wet sand where my footprints stamp,
Rivulets of baby waves so cool,
Surrounding the castles, a child’s tool
Dark, water-washed sand,
Light, sun-drenched sand
I scoop sand-splattered shells into the palm of my hand
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About the Book
Using a variety of imagery, poet Donna Tarrant reflects on her life story and experiences in the collection Precious Gems. Some poems focus on nature, others religion, while others decipher meaning behind the months of the year. Elements like rain, wind, and snow parallel feelings and emotions.
“An Ocean of Tears” focuses on the pain of abuse. “Spring Storm” depicts the brightness of nature escaping the last bit of snow. “Sand” is a peaceful poem expressing the wonder of beach walking, while “On a Woodsy Trail” follows the same theme, although the walk is now through wild woods.
Learn the right ingredients for achieving dreams in “The Goal” and much more in this collection of precious moments that influence life and the way we live it.
About the Author
She has been writing poetry since high school. She is now in her sixties. This is her second book. She is a college graduate, and lives in Lowell, Massachusetts. She is a lector, altar server, and Extraordinary minister of Holy Communion at two local churches. She has been published by a Catholic Publishing Co. in Minnesota.