Falling Petals is the poetic expression of the author's fifty-year search for meaning in life. It represents her thoughts and emotions about humor, birth, death, renewal, motherhood, fatherhood, love and nature. Born and raised with no particular faith, she nevertheless searched inwardly and outwardly until God answered her prayer in an extraordinary way through his Word and the Body of Christ. The author believes that sometimes God reveals his love for humanity in the lifetime of a person by sharing her joys and sorrows through experiences of faith and prayer. These poems reflect a young girl's experiences through her teenage to golden years, on her challenging and rewarding journey.
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Inspiring and enlightening - a pleasure for the eyes and a journey for the mind,
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Falling Petals, a collection of poetry by Joyce Ann Edmondson is a unique blend of religious and spiritual works that captures the joy and love in the heart of the author. Joyce's beautiful, poetic voice speaks volumes in this collection that embraces family, Christ, love, nature, and the reverence of each soul on earth.
I had reservations before reading this book, thinking I may not relate to a religious themed group of poems, but shortly after turning the first page, my reservations disappeared, and were replaced by a warmth and glow of words shining from each stanza. The poems are timeless, and as I read each one, discovered a spirituality that embraced my heart that I had thought long departed through years of a coarsened existence. I have too many favorites to list them all, but there are a few well deserving of special praise. 'Reconciliation' is a wonderful tale of love, longing, and finally, reconciliation. It has an amazingly simplistic character that speaks volumes with care and thoughtfulness. Between us lay a veil of glass, Curtains and a screen besides, No fear, no pain nor thirst, No longing he denied. 'To Be With You' is beautifully written with intricate word painting that captivates the mind and imagination - I want to be with you At the close of the day When the sun reflects Its pink and lavender hues In the western sky, Spreads a golden quilt over the earth And says goodnight to the hills. In 'Diana', Joyce superbly pays tribute to the wonders of a giving soul taken too soon. ...Among the sea of common faces, Yours alone separated the roaring sea Which called to you and yet grew silent At your final passing ...Your soul was fashioned From the elements of a common Cloth, your destiny as one of us... I highly recommend Falling Petals, but not just for the religious, and spiritual among us, but also for those who long to feel a soothing comfort wash over them from the beautifully written poetry and prose of Joyce Ann Edmondson. Reviewed by Kathy Nesselroad, author of 67 Pieces of My Heart, and Renderings, Words on Canvas. [...].
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Beautiful poetry!,
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Falling Petals is a beautiful spiritual filled collection of poems written from the deepest memories and feelings of the author. Joyce Ann's poems are so refreshing and inspirational, a coffee table book, to read whenever the heart feels gloomy and needs a spiritual boost.
Falling Petals has a poem for everyone to delight and savor in while bringing hearts closer to the Lord. The finest feature about Joyce Ann's poem collection is they are uplifting and encouraging, often giving us faith, hope, and encouragement where otherwise none existed. I recommend Falling Petals for all hearts young and old from all walks of life, it is a book you will treasure. Angie Lewis Author, Journey on the Roads Less Traveled
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The Listening Tree,
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The Listening Tree
by Joyce Ann Edmondson The Listening Tree is a delightful glimpse into a woman's life as she discovers her faith in God. From childhood, she unknowingly takes the hand of God and is led spiritually on her life's path. As a girl she searches until as a young woman she finds her place in God's plan-not as a Nun, as she wants, but as a wife, mother and grandmother devoted to her family, and a woman who shares God's love with others. I find the Listening Tree to have a calming effect upon the reader. Reliving the memories of this author's lifetime and how each cherished memory brings her to be the loving woman God always knew she would be, instills in the heart of each reader that God is there waiting to take their hand, and as the listening tree, God will hear those who pray. Nancy Lee Shrader IS IT NOW? The End of Days!
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