Gifts from a Muse

Prevalent themes throughout Gifts from a Muse center on love of home, life and nature. Also look for philosophical entries such as “Perfection” and “Platforms”. “The True Vine”,”Illumination” and “ A Prayer” could serve as devotionals while the three “Wishes” could be used for greeting cards. “James Jones Philips” entails the poignant story of one of the sons of the author’s great grandfather, After returning home from the Civil War, he dies three months later from a small wound that became gangrenous during his stay at a Union prison camp after Lee’s surrender. Written from the perspectives of both father and son, this may be your favorite poem from this collection. The political scene and world events aren’t skirted by the author. Look for “Again?” and “A Worry”. Other favorites may include “Spellbound”, “At Sixteen” (Lane”s first poem), ”By Your Side”, “Simply delicious, “Embracing the Day”, “Sanctuary”, and “Triumphant Requiem”.