In Sally Cronin’s first collection of poetry (I think–she has a lot of fiction collections), Life is Like a Mosaic: Random Fragments in Harmony (2021), be ready for a lilting collection of well-selected words, expertly managed and enhanced by images. Her stated goal:
… to share aspects of life and nature that we experience on a daily basis, but also can sometimes catch us by surprise.
Goal accomplished. The words rely on the images and vice versa–neither is complete without the other. Not only does the message challenge the reader to think deeply but to see beyond what’s on paper.
Some of the fifty+ poems are there just to be enjoyed, to lift your day, but others are to make you think.
…nature takes advantage of the break from progress…
Time can be fleeting or last a lifetime
Some made me think. At first read, I thought I knew what the words meant, even the subliminal message, but on a second read, realized I’d missed the point:
We leave, driven to pass on precious genes, of strength and stamina, humans will need to thrive
Dreams often open pathways, clear of the wakeful detritus, leading our minds in a direction to that sweet spot of perfect clarity.
One of my favorite poems was Skepticism. It touches on politics but not one side or the other. It picked those truths I think everyone believes, hard truths but said so beautifully, instead of anger, I felt sadness.
Politics where truth is scattered on the wind. Media mines dirt from fake news to mislead Agendas wth facts spun to fit planned outcomes Climate change based on flawed research creates wealth Our money works to pay banker’s bonuses Pinch of salt. needed to prevent brain washing.
And my favorite line:
To challenge is to be labelled a nut case.
I had planned to read this slowly, over time, but found I couldn’t stop. Highly recommended for any who have loved Cronin’s other fiction or those who want to be challenged.
I do love your Etheree Sally isn’t that a fantastic poem 💜
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Sorry I meant isn’t that a fantastic photo, your Etheree is fantastic too 💜💜💜
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It is a fantastic image Willow and glad you enjoyed my take on it…hugs ♥♥
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I really did 😃
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Aw, makes me wish he had been my friend!
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Wonderful image to create a poem about ♥♥
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HI Sally, you did a splendid job with this poem. I just couldn’t find any inspiration for this picture. My head was probably stuffed full of to many other things.
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Thank you very much Robbie.. you have a lot going on at any point in time and amazed always at what you accomplish..♥
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Thank you, Sally.
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“a treasured legacy” and a big tug on the heart. Beautiful, Sally. 💗🤗💗
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Thanks very much Gwen ♥♥
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So beautiful, Sally. Love this. Hugs 💕🙂
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Thanks very much Harmony ♥♥
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As someone who loves taking pictures, I connected so easily with your poem, Sally! I love it! 🙂
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Thank you very much Yvette.. ♥♥
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I love this, Sally. Pictures are treasures to be shared!
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Thanks Jan..♥
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Sally, what a lovely Etheree poem. You captured the magic behind the lens in so few words. ❤
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Thanks Colleen.. a lovely emotive photo from David..♥♥
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I believe it holds a special place in his heart. ❤
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A beautiful poem to accompany the photo Sal ❤
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Thanks Debby… ♥♥
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Thanks for sharing Michael..hugsx
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This is a true and wonderful remembrance. The photo is so though provoking, and forces to look behind the watchable scene. Thanks for sharing this wonderful poem on it, Sally! hugsx Michael
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Thanks very much Michael.. David’s father sounds like an amazing man.. hugs xx
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Wonderful photo/poem and a great review for the collection, Sally! Sharing.
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Thanks very much Bette ♥♥
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Beautiful, Sally! It’s perhaps no surprise that so many people say that one of things they’d save from a house fire would be their photos. I all the different connections in that etheree. xx
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Thanks very much Alex.. a lovely image to work with ♥
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A brilliant poem, Sally. Toni x
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Thanks very much Toni ♥
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A lovely poem, a tribute to nature and family alike.
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Thank you Liz.. xx
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You’re welcome, Sally.
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Thanks for sharing
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“the lens in tune with nature”–that captures the feeling of the photo perfectly (K)
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Thank you very much xx
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You captured that moment behind the picture, perfectly, Sally!
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Thanks very much Denise, a lovely image from David.. xx
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This piece speaks to me very deeply, Sally; thank you.
~David
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Delighted it did David..hugsx
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I think anyone who enjoys even simple photography… like me can feel the depths of this verse – hoping that others will also enjoy what our eyes capture. I believe you ‘snapped’ the prompt perfectly!
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Thanks very much Jules..enjoy the rest of the week.
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The poems in response to David’s photo have been gorgeous, Sally. No exception here. A lovely etheree. ❤
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Thanks very much Diana.. such a lovely photo to work with ♥
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