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On Solid Ground: Inspirational Poetry For All Occasions
Author: Jo Anne Meekins
Publisher: AuthorHouse 2008
ISBN: 9781434372734
Pages: 108 Paperback
Genre: Poetry
Reviewed by: Pamela R. Jeffers
Poetry with a profound purpose would be one way to assess the value of Jo Anne Meekins’, On Solid Ground: Inspirational Poetry For All Occasions. But even this description doesn’t seem to fully grasp the enormity of the effect it will have on its readers. Each poem will connect with the reader on a spiritual level and leave a lasting impression that it was written to and just for them. This was the case with one of the poems that spoke to the depths of my being. It is entitled, “Live On”. As someone who recently lost a dear loved one, my mother, it was as if she wrote this poem herself.
The poems in this book are rich in relevance and the structure of its execution appears to be intentional. The book is arranged into seven sections, with eight poems each in six of its sections and one section with 16 poems; representing God’s perfect number seven and the new beginnings number of eight. Each section is prefaced with its intended aim and all of the poems are accompanied by relative scripture in the King James Version of the Bible. Giving it a once over read will not be enough, you will find yourself referring to its contents over and over again. It can be used as an added addition to your devotional time with the Lord or a source of reference in times of need for comfort and strength.
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