The Verse for Now

by Jacqueline Suskin

The Verse for Now is the ninth book from poet Jacqueline Suskin. This meditative collection asks us to accept ourselves as planetary, at once vast and cosmic, while equally small and animal. As we witness the flames and floods of climate crisis, what guidance might exist in a moment of contemplation while kneeling beside a rushing creek, walking midwestern streets, writing poetry, or sitting with an old growth redwood? Even in the dark days, Suskin shows us what it means to trust, praise and honor the earth. Listening to landscapes both rural and urban, she uncovers divine tools of transformation, uplifting the practice of relationship with people and planet. The Verse for Now sings of interconnection and agency in an expansive universe, where together we create the endless story of life.

Genres: Poetry

116 pages, Paperback

First published April 22, 2025

Reviews

[M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poems that seem to know my soul and speak its language. Thank you for your writing.