Life is not always pleasant. Regrets, bitter memories, and events beyond our control can rob us of happiness. Perseverance and faith may heal such wounds and restore our hope.
Poet Carolyn Peterkin understands this, and her poems reflect the ever-changing nature of life. She freely acknowledges the sadness and fear that can overwhelm the soul, but she never forgets the significance of inspiration, hope, love, and faith may bring.
The first poem in her new book of deeply personal free verse reflects such themes. "Fear of the Unknown" focuses on how the events of 9/11 forever darken one man's ability to enjoy a crisp fall day. In contrast, "Mesmerized" reveals the presence of the Savior at all times in life and the comfort such knowledge brings. Peterkin expertly swings between these extremes throughout her collection, and that exploration culminates in the mixture of sadness and hope that is "Heart and Soul," the final poem in the collection.
In The Skies Are Blue Again, Peterkin offers no easy answers to life's tribulations. What she does offer is inspiration, hope, and unshakable faith-and the assurance that life, for all its troubles, is worth living to the fullest.
About the Author: Peterkin, who works in local government, is also a writer, poet, novelist, and the owner of Loresirvintal, a company that sells T-shirts and other items emblazoned with her own copyrighted phrases. She lives in Maryland with her family.
In addition to penning the poetry now collected in The Skies Are Blue Again, Peterkin is the author of the young-adult novel If Only I Knew Me and the psychological thriller Loving Encounters / Deadly Consequences. When not working or writing, she enjoys attending the theater, listening to jazz, yoga, meditation, and reading.
