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Release Day for Calculated Hesitation!

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HAPPY RELEASE DAY!

Calculated Hesitation is now available at Amazon, Kobo, Google Books, Barnes and Noble, OverDrive and more!

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Back Blurb:
Calculated Hesitation is a collection of poems exploring the hesitation of a questioning soul, and the way life and art intertwine to birth defiance and strain for the resolution of that hesitation. In this collection, you will find a mix of poetic styles. Come and pause with the author, take part in the questions and explore their answers.

Early Reviews Excerpts:

“Calculated Hesitation (isn’t that a great title?) is a collection of poetry centered around themes of modernity, contentment, and art/creating.

Van der Kroef mostly uses everyday language and syntax to express her thoughts, so her poems are deceptively accessible while her themes are deep. She’s not afraid of rhymes, but her rhyme schemes are gentle and don’t take away from the joy of each poem as a whole. Because of her rhymes and use of alliteration, van der Kroef’s poems are fun to read out loud.” – From Priscilla’s Review on GoodReads –

“This is a lovely book of poems and really touching ones in it. It is hard to play favourites as some will touch you right when you need it most. These poems are often for the right occasion and touch in the most loving ways. I will be sharing this book with friends as they will be helpful in their ministries and also in general life.” – Tianne’s Review on GoodReads –

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Truly Lovers Eyes

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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

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Deceived

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Nibble

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Branches in Bloom, Forthcoming!

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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.

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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.

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Dirty Floor

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Dirt upon my floor
I know it as much more

Within the scattered mess
Hidden proof I’m blessed

Dried play dough there
A moment without care

Bread crumbs careless brushed
Bellies filled, hunger hushed

Sand tracked all this way
Hearts a brim with play

While I push a broom
Do not now presume

As I cast it out
There is not a doubt

The memories I’ve saved
In my heart, they are engraved

Copyright ©2020 Mary Grace van der Kroef

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Loves Art

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There is a joy in joining
And when we come apart
The push and pull of day-to-day
Is Love teaching us its art

There is a pain in holding
Too tightly to your hand
It echoes even when released
Time to ease, it does demand

Absence can grow fondness
Take a moment, sit and wait
I’ll learn to soar with my own wings
Just open wide the gate

A little trust will guide us
As situations shift
First, you lead, then it’s my turn
To lift us over rifts

We each have our own value
Separate, and distinct
But when we choose together
Love is an art where we are linked

Copyright ©2020 Mary Grace van der Kroef

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