An AGATES Book of Poetry
Poems of Living & Dying, Praying & Playing, Belonging & Longing
Need a moment of breathe, refresh, unplug? These sixty-six poems and meditative verses will soak you in both the earthy and the transcendent, finding wonder in everyday things while asking deeper questions of both life and death.
Enter these poetic pages and let yourself feel that you are….Breathing in scents of an old-growth Redwood forest….Exploring an Island off the coast of Maine….Finding hope in a wildlife-welcoming garden….Surprised by galaxies singing in the night sky….Delighting in the return of spring….Experiencing healing of painful memories….Listening at births and deaths of loved ones….Responding to our loving, present, creative God.
Composed in lyrical, penetrating, sometimes even playful words, these 66 poems are varied in style from traditional rhyme and meter to free verse.
The poems are interspersed with gently colorful illustrations by Breanna Slike
Catherine Lawton (Cathy) writer of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction has published in many and various magazines, journals, books, and compilations. In her writing she explores our relationships with God, nature, and each other. Her previous books include Face to Face: A Novel, Journeys to Mother Love, Remembering Softly: A Life In Poems and Something Is Coming To Our World. Cathy is editor-in-chief at Cladach Publishing. (You can read a longer bio HERE.)
Glimpsing Glory
ISBN 978-1945099151 / Paperback / 112 pgs / 5.5″ x 8.5″
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Reviews:
~Mary Langer Thompson, past Senior Poet Laureate of California
“A smorgasbord of poetic treats! Within the shiny black covers are sixty-six poems running the gambit of themes. [If] Cathy’s goal was to ‘leave a legacy of wonder, thought, and faith,’ I’d say she easily reached her goal! I found her poems to be a wonderful reflection of life which embraces an active community and expansive sense of wonder.” ~Elaine Wright Colvin, author, poet
“Glimpsing Glory, in its varied poetic forms, is a beautiful, unusual view of life and death, of nature and contemplation…As a woman of faith still healing from loss, I was immediately drawn to the section entitled Dying… ‘Forget-Me-Nots’, ‘Bedside Vigils’ and ‘When I Lie Dying’ touched me in profound ways. But there is so much more. ‘Mountain Bluebirds’ and ‘Blood and Dust’ are also must reads, as is ‘Pieces of Heaven’s Radiance’ and ‘Love Song of the King.’ It is a captivating collection from Catherine Lawton’s heart, and the extraordinary wording varies from intense to lighthearted. But all of it is memorable and worth reading again and again!” ~Martha Wells-Smith, writer
“Catherine Lawton delivers luminous, Christian spiritual walk poetry that blends the daily journey with God and the beauty and glory of God’s created world… A stunning poetry collection that will have you returning time and time to dip into her mastery and the majesty of her word magic. You’ll again share time with God and creation as you recall and navigate life’s journey with the author as your guide.” ~Jimmie Kepler, writer and poet
“What a book is this collection of poems. The beautiful illustrations are colorful yet soft and fit perfectly with the overall tone of the book. Even if you are not a reader of poetry, I heartily recommend this book.” ~Susan Bulanda, author and blogger
“Poet, writer, editor, and publisher Catherine Lawton’s second book of poems, Glimpsing Glory, shows a love of God and appreciation for nature, rhyme, contemplation, and prayer.” ~Mary Harwell Sayler, poet, author and blogger