A Flutter on Earth

By Jane Nielsen

The writing of A Flutter on Earth has been a sometimes joyful, at times painful, but always illuminating excursion in to the self. Throughout the years, books of poetry have been literary companions that have deepened my appreciation for life. I value the poem as a truly unique art form. The immense power of its words seeks truth and values intimacy. The poem is a vehicle of meaning that shapes illusive thoughts and feelings in to a beautiful melody of form and content.

For me, poetry is a large part of who I am and how I see the world. It is my hope that you will enjoy this book of poetry as my particular attempt to sculpt thoughts and feelings into poetic form.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Feb 9, 2004
• ISBN: 9780595757015

Jane Nielsen

Jane has been writing poetry for over three decades while living in various parts of the United States. She currently resides in Virginia and serves her community as a mental health counselor. Her life is filled with her husband, three children, and a grandchild.

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Contents

The Distinction of Choice

Sunside

Intense Fittings

Sheepdog

A Tonic

Bell of the New Year

Hearing Harmony

Two Coyotes

Colorado

Spring Respite

Train

The Shovel

Nature’sPrayer

Reborn

An Odor

Either Or

Experience

A Day

Confusion

Young Girl Looking Out From the Yard’s Edge

I Fell On My Own Island

Good Truth

Choices

Destination

Kerchief

Traveler’s Dream

God’s Parking Space

Higher Standards

Halfway There

A Child

Attitude

Earth

Green Hills

Fog

Fireflies

A Particular Bird

The Will

A Summer Day

Duration

Bird

Spring

Prairie

To Bewilder the Loss of What I Know

We Awakened the Mockingbird

Pathways

Willful Child

Sled

Bad Day

Purse

Buttonholes

Fall-Time

Repose

The Visitor

Storytime

Brown Leather Book

Suffer the Organism

Midwest