Thank you to the reader who asked this question.
Do YOU have any questions about my new release ‘Our Road to Trust’? Don’t hesitate to ask and I will do my best to answer.
There is nothing quite like truth
Shining through the eyes of your lover
Stark and piercing
Coated with a cast of pain
From words,
Or dead,
Or lack by you
A gentle stab
Piercing the heart
With the absolute knowledge
You did it again
It’s your fault
That selfish flair flapped too hard
And struck
There is nothing quite like truth
Shinning from the eyes of your lover
Now gentled to a glint
Of wet release
Acceptance of the blow you failed
To control
Absorbed
Transformed
Into a warmth that strangles doubts
Enfolds in forgiveness
With arms that bind wounds
Support boundaries
Encouraging both
To try again
There is nothing as beautiful as truth
Shining from the eyes of your lover
Lighting the road ahead
Assurance of
Together’s tomorrow
As those eyes seek and speak
Truth in love
Copyright ©2023 Mary Grace van der Kroef
My third poetry collection is on its way and I’m so excited to share it with all of you.
Branches in Bloom
Poems to bridge the gap between soul and nature in this ever evolving modern world.
In “Branches in Bloom” let language draw you closer to the nature you crave in this collection of 57 poems that wander through rhyming forms, haiku, and free verse styles.
Join the poetess as she explores the four seasons, creatures, and highlights experienced moments steeped in creation.
The ebook pre-order is live across most retailers with a release date of August 1st.
Paperbacks will also become available over the next few weeks. Thank you all for following my writing journey. I look forward to hearing your feedback on this new collection in August.
Are you an ARC reader of poetry? A blogger or reviewer? Would you like the opportunity to read an early release copy of “Branches in Bloom” and leave an honest review? Please contact me via the contact page. I look forward to hearing from you.
Several months ago I had the privilege of being speaking with Randy Lacy, host of the Between the Lines podcast. Our episode recently aired and I am excited to share it here with all of you.
Randy is a great encouragement to literature of all kinds in Canada and elsewhere. Please visit his website and to more episodes with other great poets and writers. Don’t forget to subscribe to Randy’s channels.
Listen to the show on youtube, or find Blind Ampotions on your favourite podcast app.
A single act
word
or gesture.
The power to propel
guard
or gather.
Embodies compassion,
making it action.
A smile
or nod,
unexpected applaud.
Really seeing,
being
present.
Kindness
is mindful,
refuses to stifle
when it can’t understand.
Knows God’s hand
has the end
planned.
Copyright ©2023 Mary Grace van der Kroef
Available titles by Mary Grace van der Kroef
Patience isn't passive
but A power held in check,
ready when Time comes
to move Inexorably forward.
PatiencE shows a passion
for peace iN bite sized nuggets
unafraid of silenCe
wisE in gauging climates.
©2021 Mary Grace van der Kroef
Available titles by Mary Grace van der Kroef
Today I share my reading of the poem ‘Growth’ with all of you.
‘Growth’ is one of the 36 poems in my new poetry collection, ‘Words of Weight’. Now available at Amazon as an ebook and paperback book. Or barrow it with the Kindle Unlimited program.
If you have read my new book, please consider leaving an honest review. Each one is important regardless of star value, and we appreciate each one.
(Review on Amazon or Goodreads)
Today is the day! ‘Words of Weight’, is now available for all regions on Amazon. If you preordered an ecopy, they have delivered it to you.
I have uploaded and released the paperback version as well.
A HUGE thank you to my readers for sending in prompt words and helping me write this collection. It stretched me, it was fun, it game me purpose in a time I was feeling low. We create better when we create together. You are all a blessing to me. I hope you enjoy the finished product.
In celebration of this release and my birthday that is today, I am offering a SALE on my first poetry collection ‘The Branch that I Am’. Both the ebook and paperback version are discounted for 3 days only!
Visit my book shop to purchase the ebook directly or use the buttons below to choose your preferred retailer.
Note: because of Canadian shipping costs, I cannot offer a signed paperback for the SALE price. But the discounted paperback is available at Amazon.
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