Shoes for Lucy

<p>Lynne Kemen's <em>Shoes for Lucy</em> is a beautiful and relatable collection of poems that explores a wide range of emotions. From grief to rediscovery Kemen writes with a deft hand creating vibrant and introspective pieces that remind us to cherish life's simple pleasures.</p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>-</span> Kelli Russell Agodon</p><p><em>Author of Dialogues with Rising Tides </em>(Copper Canyon Press)</p><p><br></p><p><em>Shoes for Lucy</em> is like a beautiful summer storm on the porch - bursts of light cool breeze fragments of childhood dreams and echoes spreading out in all directions.</p><p>- Jack B. Bedell</p><p>Author of <em>Against the Woods' Dark Trunks</em> Poet Laureate of Louisiana 2017-2019</p><p><br></p><p>A genre-bending powerhouse of a collection. A spare artful blend of poetry and fiction Kemen combines masterful storytelling with lyrical prowess. A bit Oliver a bit Forster and a bit Bass Kemen deftly invokes her literary heroes while inking her heart on her sleeve. I go outside and touch my flowers and wish it was you. she longingly writes. Penned in the beautiful voice of a wise and witty friend.</p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>-</span>Nicole Tallman</p><p>Author of <em>Poems for the People </em>(SCE Press) and<em> Something Kindred </em>(SCE Press)</p>