Skies and Chasms: Poems
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His sensitivity to language is remarkable, as the words flow soft or robust, mellow or fierce. The very sounds of words are a music to match the vibrations of his soul. The symbolisms of nature echo the development of his spirit, and like a painter he describes nature’s scenes with ever-changing imagery. Every sunset is unique, every cloud is a new phenomenon, and the poet’s self vibrates in metaphoric resonance with the universe’s infinitude. Of special note is the section of love poems for his wife. He will never believe that she is not an angel. The reader will rejoice at the poet’s grand good fortune for such happiness in life. May it inspire others.
Hansen’s format is easy to read, with short lines and free, unrhymed text, weaving together masterfully chosen words. The simple language artfully flows to capture insights and emotions, beauty and celebration. You will want to read them many times. Each reading reveals more of its sensitive glow. His very first poem confesses, “I’m bathing in the riches of the universe.” Each poem is a jewel to sparkle and brighten life. Even those bemourning misfortunes emerge as hopeful encouragements.
After journeying among the galaxies, he observes in one of his poems, “My imagination enriches my life, But my reality is better.”
The reader may well join him on these sojourns, returning with a more joyous spirit.
-- Kate Jones, DSPE
Designer/Poet/Author/Thinker
James Richard Hansen
James Richard Hansen was born in Denver, Colorado, and moved to California at age twenty. He earned a B.A. in mathematics from California State University, Fresno, and an A.A.S. in accounting/data processing from Heald College. He has worked as a tutor and an IRS tax examiner, among other jobs. He has been writing poetry for over thirty years and has published five previous collections: Progression, 2001 JAD, 2004 Within and Without, 2017 Words To Breathe By, 2020 (also available in audiobook format) Skies and Chasms, 2022 (soon to be available in audiobook format)
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