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The Metaphysics of Now
The mysteries found in the night sky. The joy of welcoming Spring after a long cold winter. The simple pleasure of enjoying birds singing, swinging on swing with a grandchild, or walking the woods amid the oranges and reds of autumn colors.
The are gentle poems and this collection capture Jim’s love of nature and life in a short, six-line format. He writes about rain and draught, thunderstorms and lighting, morning sunrises and evening sunsets. He writes about sharing times with loved ones, and missing those who are no longer with us. In short, these poems are a window into life with all its joys and beauty, the good and the bad, the ups and downs, and, most of all, the special love that can be found there.
The are gentle poems and this collection capture Jim’s love of nature and life in a short, six-line format. He writes about rain and draught, thunderstorms and lighting, morning sunrises and evening sunsets. He writes about sharing times with loved ones, and missing those who are no longer with us. In short, these poems are a window into life with all its joys and beauty, the good and the bad, the ups and downs, and, most of all, the special love that can be found there.
198 pages, Paperback
Published October 23, 2023
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December 31, 2023
“The Metaphysics of Now” by Jim Bates is filled with short uplifting poems that will walk you through the seasons of the year. The poems encompass the beauty of changing nature, time with family, and moments of inner reflection.
I was touched by many of the poems. In Spring’s chapter, the poem “Lullaby” is a personal favorite of mine. In Winter’s chapter, the poems “Infinite Universe” and “Winter’s Soulful Light” stood out for me.
s a great book to have on hand whenever you have a few minutes and need a little pick-me-up from everyday life. I highly recommend this book.
I was touched by many of the poems. In Spring’s chapter, the poem “Lullaby” is a personal favorite of mine. In Winter’s chapter, the poems “Infinite Universe” and “Winter’s Soulful Light” stood out for me.
s a great book to have on hand whenever you have a few minutes and need a little pick-me-up from everyday life. I highly recommend this book.
December 21, 2023
The Minnesota writer Jim Bates is an incredibly prolific gifted writer of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. This is a wonderful book for poetry readers of all worldviews. In this delightful book of poetry, Jim explores the beauty of nature, loss, joy, community, the gift of the present, literature, love, and the gift of being alive. I highly recommend it!
September 16, 2025
A wonderful book of short poetry by the the super talented Jim Bates.Love how Jim has split the book into the four seasons,and your can poetically journey through each season with Jim's superbly crafted words.A particular favourite of mine is "Splendor of trees" where fall is captured beautifully in so few words.
A book that you can just pick up and read again and again
A book that you can just pick up and read again and again
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