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Inspired by nature and the beauty around him the multi-award winning poet Gary W. Burns started writing poetry at a young age. Early on Gary was able to express his thoughts, ideas and emotions through the vivid imagery of his verse. His poetry has been published in various literary arts journals, anthologies and magazines. He is the author of 10 books of poetry. Through his poems Gary shares his reflections on the many facets of life and on the beauty of nature. The expressiveness of his poetry has been enriched by his wide reading in philosophy and psychology. He has traveled throughout the world and has lived in numerous countries, to include, Italy, Korea, Saudi Arabia and Canada. He has also lived in Hawaii and several other states. Currently, Gary makes his home in Northern Virginia near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Reviewed by Sefina Hawke for Readers' Favorite
Earth Tones: A Journey (Poetry for the Journey) by Gary W. Burns is a collection of inspirational poetry that would appeal very much to poetry lovers of all ages. This collection of poems include poems of love, contemplation, quietude, the beauty of nature, and calming harmony. The collection is organized into four sections: for the telling, along the way, wave after wave, and sojourn. This book takes the reader on a relaxing journey that can soothe the soul and calm the mind. Are you ready to embrace the rhythm and let the poet's calming words relax and soothe you?
Earth Tones: A Journey (Poetry for the Journey) by Gary W. Burns is a well-written collection of poems that appealed to me on a personal level. Many poetry collections are filled with so much emotion and fast rhythm that they engage one’s mind and emotions, but they prove to be the opposite of relaxing, while others end up twisting the mind with riddles with no clear answers; that was not the case with this poetry collection. Instead, I found the words and rhythm to have a relaxing effect on me, making them perfect for bedtime reading as they helped to calm my mind before bed. My favorite poem was “Your Own Way.” I found that it perfectly captured the relationship that I have with my family and, in doing so, it warmed my heart. Overall, I really enjoyed this collection. I liked how each poem seemed to be the perfect length for the topic, and that the author did not force the poems to be longer or shorter than they needed to be.
