Poetry Treasure 4: In Touch with Nature, Blog Tour, Day 2
Hello, Readers.It’s Day 2 of the WordCrafter Poetry Treasures 4 Book Blog Tour, and today we have contributing poet Andrew McDowell with a reading of his poem, “The Sea Hawk.” I’m excited to host him today–but first, here’s something important:
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Poetry Treasures 4: In Touch with Nature.
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Now, it is my honor to introduce Andrew McDowell!
About Andrew McDowell
Andrew McDowell is the author of the fantasy novel, Mystical Greenwood, which was a finalist in the 2019 American Fiction Awards, won the 2021 Maryland Writers’ Association Novel Contest, and was an honorable mention in the 2021 Top Shelf Magazine contest. Andrew has had poetry, short stories, and essays featured in anthologies and literary journals. He was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder.
Visit: andrewmcdowellauthor.com to learn more about him and his work.
Now listen to Andrew read “The Sea Hawk,” another of his poems included in this anthology.
Reading of “The Sea Hawk” by Andrew McDowell:
If you would like to know more about Andrew, he has a Zoom presentation where you can join him, today, April 9, 2024. You can find more information on that here:
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Andrew McDowell (Author of Mystical Greenwood) (goodreads.com)Amazon.com: Andrew McDowell: books, biography, latest update
More About Poetry Treasures 4: In Touch with Nature
Poetic Treasures Within.
Open the cover
and you will discover
Poetry Treasures
from the guests on
Robbie Cheadle’s 2023
“Treasuring Poetry”
blog series
on Writing to be Read.
Included are poetic gems from: Andrew McDowell, Robbie Cheadle, Patricia Furstenberg, Marcia Meara, Luanne Castle, D.L. Finn, Emily Gmitter, Kaye Lynne Booth, Selma Martin, Merril D. Smith, Frank Prem, and Colleen Chesebro.
Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mlM5YA
Thank you so much for joining me here today to learn more about Andrew and to listen to him read. That wraps up today’s stop! Don’t forget to leave a comment and enter the giveaway for a free copy of this lovely poetry collection. Tomorrow will find us over at Book Places, with a guest post by contributing poet, Emily Gmitter and her interview with host, Kay Castenada.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
I found “The Sea Hawk” to be a deeply reflective examination of time’s passage and the enduring power of memories.
I enjoyed Andrew’s use of colorful sentences and evocative descriptions to navigate the complexities of nostalgia and the inevitability of change.
What stayed with me was the recurring motif of the sea hawk, representing resilience and freedom. I thought it added depth to the poem’s exploration of life’s transient nature. I liked how it eloquently captured the universal experience of dealing with time’s relentless march while finding solace in cherished memories. Aren’t we all… The imagery, while not overly elaborate, effectively conveyed the poem’s themes.It lured me into the poet’s reflective journey. As the poem progressed I was invited to consider my own experiences of loss, growth, and
the enduring power of memory, and this is something else I enjoyed very much.
“The Sea Hawk” by Andrew McDowell is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged piece that stays with the reader long after the final stanza.
Thank you so much for your thorough and thoughtful review, Patricia! I, too, enjoyed the connection between life’s passage and the flight of the sea hawk. I’m certain Andrew will be very pleased to read your comment about his beautiful poem!
My pleasure. I also enjoyed Andrew’s pencil sketches that compliment his poems so well.
Yes, they’re lovely!
Thanks again, Patricia!
Hi Patrica, thank you for this delightful analysis of Andrew’s poem. I enjoyed his poems and drawings very much.
Thank you. I chose the sea hawk because it was my college mascot. The river was inspired by the St. Mary’s River.
Thank you, Merril, for setting up this lovely tour stop for our readers. 🙂
Andrew’s reading is intriguing. Thanks for being here with us today, Andrew. 🙂
Thank you and you’re welcome, Kaye!
You have a lovely blog site. I was quite impressed with it. 🙂
Thank you very much, Kaye! 😊
My pleasure.
I like being on this stop. Thanks Merril.
The Sea Hawk reading by Andrew is a wonderful serving of the kind of poetry to discover within the beautiful covers of this lovely anthology. I enjoyed listening. Loved how Andrew paced his words. Thanks for sharing this Merril and Andrew. I loved the whole reading and listened hard. Loved these lines:
So like a sea hawk time flies on/Without a cozy nest/Yet as the future comes along/Yet to come is the best//
Past is past but it’s never gone/Shining like a bright star/It remains in the heart and soul/They make us who we are//
This is the truth: the past lives on in our hearts and soul. Thank you dearly. Blessings.
Thank you so much for your beautiful comment, Selma! I agree that Andrew did a beautiful reading and also about the past living on. 💙
Hi Selma, I am so pleased you enjoyed Andrew’s reading. I have read his novel and it is also beautifully written and a great story.
😊
Thanks again for your endorsement, Robbie. 🙂
Thank you!
Hi Merril, thank you for hosting this stop on the tour 💛
Hi Robbie–you’re welcome! 💙
What a fabulous poem. Andrew’s reading was extraordinary! This is your kind of poetry, Merril! I thought about you walking along your river in communion with nature and the birds.
Thank you for reading and commenting, Colleen. Yes, Andrew did a fabulous job!
Yes, you know I always like birds and water. 💙
Definitely. Last week, I saw a Great Blue Heron flying over the park in our neighborhood. What a sight!
💙
Thank you, Colleen!
What a insightful poem and beautiful reading, Andrew! A great st
Thsnks for hosting, Merril 🙂
Thank you! Andrew did a great job!
Thank you!
I enjoyed Andrew’s reading. These readings are a great idea for promoting the blog tour! Sharing to help spread the word.
Andrew did a wonderful job. Thanks so much for sharing, Liz!
You’re welcome, Merril!
Thanks, Liz.
Walking and birds…always sets the mind to contemplation. (K)
That’s so true!
🙂
Wonderful reading!
Yes, he did a great job!
❤
Thank you, Luanne.
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Thanks, everyone!
You’re very welcome, Andrew! Wonderful reading and poems!
I’m glad.
A fine presentation
Thank you, Derrick!
Thank you.
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Lovely reading of the sea hawk by Andrew. Wishing you much success with Poetry Treasure 4. 🙂
It is a lovely reading. Thank you for commenting.
Thank you!