Walk Through A Field Of Flowers
A collection of poems and short stories inspired by life, love, and some heartache along the way...
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This more recent work was inspired by the 2020 Covid-19 Quarantine. Many people, especially women, found themselves in the situation of having to deal with work responsibilities while learning the new task of home schooling. Some even had aging parents living with them, or young adults home early from colleges that shut down. More than once I was on a conference call where someone was trying to get lunch on the table for the kids or juggling work with online learning. I could hear the tension and sensed the distraction, but I knew they were doing their absolute best to hold it all together. Even though I can’t say I empathize with them, as I am not in that same situation, I do sympathize with them, and they definitely have my respect. In The Middle Don’t live for the moment, I heard somebody say. Instead live for the moments That take your breath away. But life can get so busy And time goes by so fast. It’s hard to embrace the future When my thoughts live in the past. For in the past when I was young My life was so carefree. Before the days of work and kids, My life belonged to me. How can I not go back there, At least within my mind? The task list just gets longer; It’s so hard to just unwind. My boss hands me a deadline, I’d better do it quick! Oh no, not now! I hear a sneeze I think my child’s sick. The other one is hungry As I listen to his cries. The phone, it won’t stop ringing As my stress intensifies. The nursing home is calling. Dad fell down again. I know I have to get there But I can’t imagine when. My husband wants some romance, I just need some sleep. I close my eyes, ignore his sighs And pray that I don’t weep. I know I sound ungrateful. That is not my intent. But these days are just so hectic, Every nerve is spent. I know that I sound selfish, And I know that I am blessed. But in between this quarantine There’s so little time to rest. The alarm goes off too early, Time for another day. I’ll do my best to find those things That take my breath away.
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About the Book
Life is tough and full of hard times and heartache, but it’s also beautiful and plush and vibrant. Walk Through a Field of Flowers is a collection of poems gathered over a lifetime starting as a young child. Some are autobiographical, others are written as an observer of life and other people’s struggles or situations. The Author has added her own thoughts about each poem and explained the meaning and origin; sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and occasionally with a little humility. Throughout the book, the Author often compares the perspective of an innocent young girl versus the somewhat jaded, sometimes cynical perspective of an adult.
About the Author
Kristin first began rhyming words together at a very young age, and soon these words expanded into poems and stories that enchanted family and friends. Creative Writing and English were her favorite classes. Once aspiring to hold a career writing greeting cards, life took Kristin on a different path into the business world, where she currently works for a communications company. Always an eager student, Kristin worked full time while earning her Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree, and later went on to earn her Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of Phoenix. It was during this time when her passion for writing took a back seat. Recently Kristin has explored her love of the fitness world by becoming a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Pilates Instructor where she teaches several classes per week. Kristin is a huge animal lover and has volunteered for rescue organizations, many times bringing her “work” home with her in the form of a new furry friend. Kristin’s favorite hobby is reading and she sometimes has three or four books going at one time. This is her first book.