Praise for Frost of Spring Green
A Collection of Poetry
…“Just as each of us has a favorite comfort food, this volume of poetry is comfort food for the human spirit. Karen Hood relates simple memories in a way that the reader can vividly experience. She is both thoughtful and thought provoking. Her poetry is naturally relaxing and a powerful community action stimulant. I find myself going back again and again to this book.”…
Dr. James G. Hood Editor
…“Frost of Spring Green…this delightful and insightful poetry book has proved to be an inspiration, and is creatively witty with the use of shape poems and heartfelt words. It was a delight to read, and I recommend this book to all who enjoy and read poetry books. This is truly a book for all ages.”…
Mary Scripture-Smith Graphic Designer
…“Frost of Spring Green evokes an awakening of the inner self. Karen Hood’s poetry is both eloquent and enlightening. Her words have the ability to transport readers to places of ponder, tranquility and inspiration. You don’t have to be a scholar to appreciate the depth of character, atmosphere and emotion that emerges from these pages.
Instead of logging on or channel surfing tonight, feed your imagination with a little food for thought… Frost of Spring Green.”…
Kimberly Carter Spokane, WA
About the Book
Karen Jean Matsko Hood’s writing is bold and honest. She communicates in a simple, direct way that is sure to captivate readers. If you are not yet familiar with her work, you are in for a treat with Frost of Spring Green!
This volume of poetry can be read for pure enjoyment or as an insightful examination of our busy world. You may read one of her poems, enjoy its breezy wittiness, and then revisit it months later to discover something altogether fresh and new. This is what ultimately makes her poems lasting treasures: they reveal depth over time. Each reading promises something new, an additional layer of meaning that will enrich your daily life.
Drawing from many of her poems already accepted for publication in international journals, Hood, as an emerging American poet and author, brings together unique verses in this, her first book of poetry. Hood’s poems remind us to value our link with nature and the environment in daily living. Her poetry voices outrage toward current social injustices, offers a voice for the downtrodden, and brings hope to the most hopeless of situations. She is optimistic in her quest for dignity for all life, and brings visual impact to her themes of nature. Frost of Spring Green will also be available in international bilingual editions. A collection of poetry ideal for reading time and again, this book makes a great gift for friends and family members.
Frost of Spring Green covers many different aspects of nature and life. This volume of poetry may be read for pure enjoyment or as in insightful examination of our busy world.
Poems like Silent Forest, Rain Clouds, Storm, and Kant in the Wind take the reader from the peace and quiet of the forest to leaning into the ferocity of the wind, not just in nature but in life. Oak Tree helps us to find strength, and the reader will find seasonal joy in Nature’s Dance. Follow the seasons from Gray Spring through Summer Blossoms to Autumn Air and Winter Skies, then finally back again to Frost of Spring Green.
Nostalgia for times past is evoked by Montana Hometown, Old Brick Schoolhouse, Grandpa’s Cradle, and Homebound, while aromas spoken of in Sweet Peas, Chokecherry Syrup, and Lilac Hammock awaken the senses.
A sense of injustice and outrage is provoked by Profane Verse, Roots of Violence, and Neighbor Boy, while Palm Sunday, Easter Altar, and Sanctification bring us peace in this troubled world.
Interspersed throughout this volume for your enjoyment are poems in shapes, such as Hungry Flies, Cave, Pine Cones, and Lemon.
So curl up with your favorite hot drink or stretch out on a lawn chair in the sun, and travel the highways of life, your emotions, and nature with Frost of Spring Green!
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One of our top-selling items is Frost of Spring Green, A Collection of Poetry, the first book of poetry written by Karen Jean Matsko Hood, an accomplished poet, author, and cook. Frost of Spring Green is packed full of more than 180 poems already accepted for publication in international journals. Hood’s verses remind us to value our link with nature and the environment in daily living. Her poetry expresses outrage toward current social injustices, offers a voice for the downtrodden, and brings hope to the most hopeless of situations. She is optimistic in her quest for dignity and social justice, and brings visual impact to her themes of nature. A collection of poetry ideal for reading time and again, this book makes a great gift for friends and family members.
Frost of Spring Green, A Daily Journal allows you to jot down your thoughts and possibly your own poetry, or you can use it to keep track of personal notes and occasions.
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