In 101 poems, Laurie Grommett gives us a choice of moments in life: her roots, her culture, her influencing figures, a few humorous thoughts, some deeper introspection, and some nature observation, all condensed in various poetic forms.
If what a person chooses to write about is a representation of their heart and soul, this book is a good way to discover an author who has a lot to say for love, for respect, and for acceptance of life, with its joys and pains—for optimism too. With curiosity in the way she learns new poetic forms, and generosity in the way she shares them, Laurie is a real teacher to anyone who wishes to learn: the kind who shares and transmits.
