The Wonder of Small Things
Poems of Peace and Renewal

This is an anthology of poetry by numerous different authors from around the globe. Most focused on the beauty of existing, the natural world, and appreciation for all that is around us. I did not dislike any of the contents, which can be an expected part of an anthology given its varied nature, but......more

Nikita Gill writes in the forward of The Wonder of Small Things that “Every poem in this collection is filled with such awe and reminds us of the duty of the poet: to collect that awe and write it down.” James Crews has collected poetry that will remind readers to wonder at this world, to be alive to......more

***I thank NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced reader copy of this book in return for an honest review*** ”Did you ever think you could be so lost and so found in the same visible breath?” (Ellen Rowland, What Branches Hold) This was such a wonderful collection of poetry!......more

I tried to read this outside whenever I needed a significant dose of peace, and it ended up being a really nice thing to do for myself. A great companion to slowing down and touching grass.......more

I would definitely recommend picking up a copy of this poetry collection. I certainly appreciate the thought provoking questions it asks after some poems and the writing prompts were also a nice surprise, The Food poems were some of my favorite. This poetry collection is certainly one I plan to own.......more