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A heartfelt collection of poems reflecting deep faith, the life of Jesus, the pursuit of peace, and the beauty of nature.
This book will help you:
deepen your understanding of Jesus' life through poetic retellings
find inspiration for personal reflection and spiritual growth
explore themes of peace, family, and nature in a relatable manner
access material suitable for worship services and group devotions
appreciate the fusion of personal experience with universal spiritual themes
encourage spiritual exploration through poetry
enrich sermons and liturgies with original, thoughtful poems Features
Over 80 poems organised into thematic sections: "Light of the World," "Peace," "Tributes," "Nature," and "Haiku"
Poetic retellings of the life of Jesus, offering fresh perspectives
Reflections on peace, inspired by the author's life experiences
Tributes to family members, capturing intimate moments and relationships
Observations of nature, reflecting the beauty and wonder of creation
Soft cover 104pp
6" x 9" (0.18 kg)
ISBN 9781927260661
Philip Garside Publishing Ltd (2017)
43 in stock 23 March 2025
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Meg Hartfield's A Celebration of Life: Collected Poems invites readers into a world rich with faith, introspection, and a profound appreciation for life’s journey. The collection begins with "Light of the World," where Hartfield poetically narrates the life of Jesus—from the nativity to the resurrection—offering fresh and intimate perspectives on familiar biblical events.
In the "Peace" section, Hartfield explores the complexities of global conflict and the individual’s role in fostering harmony. Her poems reflect a deep commitment to reconciliation and justice, grounded in personal experience and a desire for a more peaceful world.
"Tributes" honours family members and influential people in the poet’s life, capturing the essence of love and connection. The "Nature" section offers reflections on the natural world, drawing out spiritual truths from everyday observations of beauty and wonder. The collection concludes with "Haiku," a series of short, evocative poems that distil profound ideas into simple, powerful language.
This collection will inspire readers to reflect on their faith and the world around them. It offers a rich resource for personal devotion, group reflection, and worship services. About the Author
Meg Hartfield, who died shortly after the book was published, was born in Cardiff to missionary parents and spent her early years in Kenya. She trained as a nurse and midwife in London, where she met her husband, Jonathan. After ten years in Nigeria, they settled in Whanganui, New Zealand, in 1973. Together they transformed four hectares of bare land into a flourishing garden. Meg has served as a Sunday School teacher and lay preacher and has created banners for church use. Both she and her husband have worked in hospice care and peace initiatives. They have four children and nine grandchildren. Contents
Light of the World
Peace
Tributes
Nature
Haiku • • • Review by Patricia Stevenson RSJ
for Tui Motu InterIslands – 24 Sep. 2017 “This little book of poems could be described as a journal of a life. It describes a life of an ordinary person documenting her journey by means of short reflections. Meg’s life has been a series of movements from Wales to Kenya, to study and marriage in London, then on to Nigeria. Finally the family settled in Whanganui where they have created a garden from barren soil.
The poems are arranged in five sections.
The first is named “Light of the World" and all poems have a religious theme moving from Creation through Biblical figures towards the Resurrection. In these we see something of the author’s own understanding of the Christian message, and her involvement in parish education of children.
The second section is about her family. Meg calls these tributes. They are loving blessings on her four children and hint at both the sorrow and joy a family brings.
In the next two sections Meg to Creation. The first, called “Peace" is influenced by her time in Africa. It also speaks of the peace that so many find in a garden.
… the sea a path of crimson and gold SINGLEBREA