Humming Words: A Collection of Poetry

by Nancy Warwick

Humming Words is a collection of over 95 poems focused on sharing the author's story and her desire to worship God through writing. "Be made whole by books as by great spaces and the stars" is a quote by Mary Davies that permeates this collection. Ultimately, this book is about discipleship and seeking to know God. Healing our land plus advocating the development of a creative arts spiritual voice in Canada are two themes interwoven into the fabric of this poetry. Readers will enjoy Nancy Warwick's unique shaping of pages to produce patterned poetic designs, such as "The Chalice" and "Innovation."

Nancy has been a Library CEO in four public libraries in Ontario, plus a Director of Learning Resources for a Bible college for the past decade. Recently she has launched www.writinglegacy.com, which is a copywriting business focusing on helping non-profits tell their stories and expand their fundraising networks. She has an honours English-Religion degree plus a MLS graduate degree and has always loved creative writing. Creating great spaces is what poetry does. There is no lovelier space than worship. It is Nancy's desire that readers experience a closer walk with God as they read these prayerfully patterned poetic pages.

114 pages, Paperback

Published March 7, 2018

Reviews

[Lori]

When Nancy posted about the availability of her poetry book, I jumped at the chance to purchase a copy. Nancy, a librarian who loves the Lord, provides us with a varied collection of poetry, reflecting on topics such as her daily walk with the Lord, her passion for those hurting, and her love of country (Canada). Some of the poems are arranged in what I would call "word puzzles." Some fit the concrete poetry genre. Others are more traditional. My favorites include "Africa's Broken Heart," "My Garden," "Peace Prayer," and "Starlight Awe."