A Quiet Night in June: Reflections and Celebrations of Life

From cherry blossoms to nature’s splendor, delve into the magical world of A Quiet Night in June by poet Daryl R. Smith. Experience the explosive, expressive vocabulary of his poems as you read, reflect, and rejoice in the world of truth and beauty all around us. Forty poems.

The book’s title, A Quiet Night in June, was inspired by a poem written by the author after a seemingly magical visit to Japan years ago. That poem, “Remembering Cherry Blossoms and Pagodas,” recalls a land of beauty that truly was “a different world in time and space.” Thirty-nine other original poems complete the work.

Poems like “Nature’s Splendor” and “Today’s Glory” paint images of nature’s joy and grandeur. Others, like “In the Stillness” and “Nighttime Rendezvous,” portray a sense of mystery. You can reminisce with poems like “Late October” and “Remembering Cherry Blossoms and Pagodas,” or ponder life’s meaning with works such as “Forks in the Road” and “The Journey.”

Take a moment and walk in the author’s shoes as you read A Quiet Night in June. Sense the awe and inspiration he felt in nature, reflect on the joys and mysteries of life, or simply have some fun with his verse. Read and enjoy!