Moments as They Come

By Kim Hiles

What happens when all of your children move out? This collection of poetry is a healing journey in self-discovery. It takes the reader through various stages of grief, insight, hope, and new beginnings. A poignant, inspired, and assured debut collection which transfixes the reader while resonating deeply.

The authenticity of these poems reveals the real experiences and raw emotions one feels when their child has moved on. The writing is emotive and powerfully beautiful in its expression of the truth and confrontation one feels about having an empty nest.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Release date: Dec 8, 2023
• ISBN: 9781035820184

Kim Hiles

Kim has enjoyed writing poetry since she was a child. She remembers, as a young adult, her grandmother telling her she wrote beautiful letters and had a way with words. Later in life, this memory would be a catalyst for sitting down and writing her memoir. This led to writing and publishing two more books. After sharing some of her poetry with family members, she was encouraged to write this book of poetry, her first collection. For Kim, poetry is a healing and creative expression. Kim has been an educator for over twenty years, working with students socially and emotionally.

Book preview

Time Warp

What is this baby of mine?

From whence did he come?

A mix of emotions

On this sterile hospital bed

I love so much it hurts

How will I protect him?

This fragile and curious

Innocent

I, too, feel like two

Not so blue

The enthusiasm and laughter

This rambunctious ball of energy

How is he five?

Ready for school

I’m ripped in half

Find work is the jewel

Ten so alive

Laughter fills the home

Hurts have come and gone

Yet my childhood is reborn

Sixteen is sweet

It’s true what they say

He’s been a walk in the park

Clear as day

Get prepared

Emotions are churning

Looking at colleges

Depression rising

A new chapter on the horizon…

The River

River bends, I can’t see it

Sparkling lights

Shimmering off the water

I look down

What do I see?

I see an old