Review: Grasshoppers In The Field by Michael Shoemaker

Walk through old fields and reminisce over memories of those who have gone before, taking solace in the little moments that now, feel so big.

Released in July through New Harbor Press, Grasshoppers In The Field is a collection of poems by Michael Shoemaker on love, faith, and living. It’s a lovely collection that captures everyday moments and raises them up, turning what may seem like an ordinary moment into something beautiful.

I particularly liked Taking The Long Way Back, The Milky Way Is In Your Eyes and The Chalk Flower. The last one is the only one obviously written during the pandemic, and I found very relatable.

I particularly enjoyed the pieces on nature and family, he does include a large section written on faith, which was very well done and I would encourage you to check out if you enjoy faith based poems, they were beautiful testaments to his faith and beliefs.

I really enjoyed Michael’s approach to writing, and look forward to reading more from him in the future.

You can find a copy of Grasshoppers In The Field here https://a.co/d/ef3VQpj