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A book of poems.

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  • Paperback: 27 pages
  • Publisher: Finishing Line Press; 1ST edition (2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1599240173
  • ISBN-13: 978-1599240176
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,890,577 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Like tender touches, December 4, 2006
By Joyce Faulkner (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews
I had this book for months before I picked it up. What a stupid thing -- to put off reading this lovely little tome for so long is like putting off eating a fresh dish of tiramisu.

Carolyn Howard-Johnson is a natural talent honed to a bright polish by years of practice and exploration. "Tracings" is an example of her work at the height of her poetic expertise and passion. Poems like "Perfectly Flawed" start out with fiery word paintings and end up in a memory of childhood that moves us to our own memories -- the lovely ones scarred by reality -- but still lovely. Then there is "Earliest Remembered Sound" which also harkens back to childhood memories of World War II images, traumas and gallantry. And then there is "Mother in December" -- an ode to loss that is gradual and inevitable and all the more heartbreaking for it's seemingly endless duration.

This book is like gentle whiffs of Chanel #5 -- a perfect gift for mothers to give daughters, girlfriends to give other girlfriends, men to give lovers...poets to share with other poets.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Feminine Energy From the Soul of a Poet, September 14, 2006
Author/Poet Carolyn Howard-Johnson displays a different side of her talented self through an unusual look at life and feelings in "Tracings" a collection of poetry that reflects a non-traditional structure, timing, wording and even personal outlook. This poetry does not fit neatly into most poetic styling formats. She is not afraid to hang a phrase or a feeling out there bare naked for others to ponder and absorb.

Her themes are as varied and diverse as her wandering thoughts allow. She does not self censor her feelings but allows them to reflect her inner voice. Her life observations are sometimes simply "photographed in words" or emotionally "painted" with many brush strokes across the canvas of the pages. Each poem stands alone and speaks for itself. Her individual words are not what matters but the magic of how she strings them together to create this visual concept of what she is sensing and feeling or remembering is boldly articulated and leaves the reader totally in tuned with what she was trying to convey.

Carolyn is a masterful and creative writer and this small collection of her poetry certainly proves that to be true beyond any doubts! There is a fire of feminine spiritual energy burning in her writings but also a powerful and steady hand of control that gives these poems a special kind of feeling. You too will notice that these simple poems are much more than what they appear to be.

This book receives the MWSA's top book rating of FIVE STARS!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond the Ordinary, April 11, 2006
I am an author, but anyone who has seen my feeble attempts at poetry will quickly agree that I can't write poetry. Not so with Carolyn Howard-Johnson.
Carolyn has a unique ability to take the mundane things of life and turn them into words that echo with love, joy, peace, harmony until they become almost an inspirational experience.
But then you come to one of her poems that makes you laugh out loud!
I don't write poetry, but I enjoy good poetry, and Tracings presents some of the best I've read in years!

Janet Elaine Smith, author of the new Old Habits Die Hard (the 3rd Patrick and Grace Mystery) and Bank Roll (the 1st Max Stryker Mystery)
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Carolyn Howard-Johnson, is the author of Tracings, a wondrous little poem book of 24 pages. Read more
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Tracings is an exceptional collection of poetry. Each poem is elegantly written expressing the experiences and feelings of the writer in a way that few poets truly ever really... Read more
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/Tracings/ written by Carolyn Howard-Johnson is a collection of poetry written from the heart. Whether you enjoy poetry or not, you will find this collection a worthwhile read... Read more
Published on January 22, 2006 by Penny Lockwood

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TRACINGS by Carolyn Howard Johnson is a big treasure in a tiny package that is easily totable. Unlike most novels, poetry's pleasure is increased with many readings. Read more
Published on January 17, 2006 by Beverly J. Scott

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      Tracings, a chapbook of poetry published by Finishing Line Press, was named "Ten Best Reads of 2005" by The Compulsive Reader. The Miliary Writers Society of America gave it a silver award for book in their genre (poetry) http://militarywriters.com/awards.htm. ...

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