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Driftwood Tones
Nature Poetry
of Beauty & Presence
Foreword by Philip V. Allingham
Waterside Productions (2023)

About the Book
Driftwood Tones
​Nature Poetry of Beauty and Presence

​Beauty and presence are found in this collection of nature poetry.  The poems exude peace as you reflect on themes of nature, spirituality, death and hope. The lyrics and imagery in Driftwood Tones will capture your imagination as you envision the songbird in the morning mist or evening’s first snow. ​You will be left with moments to visit and revisit through changing seasons.

Endorsement

Terry-Lynn Johnson is an exceptional poet for our generation.  As I browse through the poems found in Dtiftwood Tones, I notice the courage of faith and hope which opens my mind and expands what is possible.  The poetry is both timely and timeless at once, which I love ... 
Ken D. Foster, Best-Selling Author, Business Strategist, and Host of Syndicated Show, Voices of Courage

What readers are saying about
Driftwood Tones 
​and Sprigs and Twigs Poetry ...

Driftwood Tones:  Nature Poetry of Beauty & Presence (2023)

​From the first poem “Pastel Orchid” to the last “Greet the Day”, the nature poetry in this collection resonates with my senses with unique clarity. A variety of birdsongs are craftily intertwined in the poetry which soundly adds to the beautiful imagery. I thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful expressions of lyrical arrangements as the author aptly states “the destination is the beginning of the journey”. I especially enjoyed the crystal moments in the poems and tones in the spectrum of serenity and peace

Tony Gabriel, Canadian Football Hall of Fame

​A read that reflects both the quiet beauty and recurring turmoil in which we live.  The author guides us through an acceptance for what cannot be changed, while seeking and discovering contentment in what is. I was so pleased to catch a glimpse of the author's sense of humor with bold and veiled references to a few of her most cherished artists. I read it cover to cover, and then read it twice more ... so far. 
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Sarah Thompson, CAO Debwe Consulting/
​Influential Women in Canadian Supply Chain
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​Sprigs and Twigs:  A Solitary Note & Selected Poems  (2021)
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"Personal and heartfelt, Sprigs and Twigs is a unique collection of poems, on topics ranging from the beauty of nature to the tragedy of death.  This volume of poetry gives the reader a sense of bittersweet nostalgia, but also leaves an image of hope and triumph over life’s challenges. An interesting perspective on life that entertains and enlightens. Well done!”

Jill Knorr, Elementary School Librarian

"Incredible!  Every poem is rich with vivid imagery and musical meter while drawing you into a story that plays out like a motion picture in one's imagination!"  

Scott Van Teeffelen, Recording Artist 

"The strength to soar with wind beneath your wings is found in this collection of poetry.  The poet's descriptions are crisp and vivid.  I can see the tabby chasing the mole, the old man wrapped in his cardigan in the garden, and the bowl of milk for the kittens in the loft.  I invite you to curl up on the sofa and take an unforgettable journey through this collection of poems.  
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Lauren A. Harrison, Author/Poet ​​

Bestseller (2022) Canadian Poetry!
Sprigs and Twigs
A Solitary Note & Selected Poems
​FriesenPress (2021)

About the Book
Sprigs and Twigs
​A Solitary Note & Selected Poems

​This collection is for poetry lovers— and for those who don't know they love poetry.  The poems can be read on a rainy day or over morning coffee.  The engaging narrative and rich imagery lends itself to a tone of melancholic joy as the reader reflects on what is common to human experience.  Themes include nature, spirituality, death and hope.  The Collector's Edition is a first publicaiton of the author's selection.  

About the Publications

Beauty and presence are found in the poetry of these collections with themes of nature, spirituality, death and hope. ​
There are seventy-nine poems in Driftwood Tones:  Nature Poetry of Beauty and Presence (Waterside Productions, Inc. 2023).  The poems in the collection are organized by season.  The lyrics and simple diction in the nature poetry have a meditative quality which reflect on human experience.  The first publication Sprigs and Twigs:  A Solitary Note & Selected Poems (FriesenPress 2021) is a Collector's Edition with early poetry selected by the author.  Both publications have a minimalist design with the covers to complement the lyrics inside the slim volumes—  leave the books on an end or coffee table for quiet moments of reflection during your day.  ​
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About the Author

​Terry-Lynn Johnson is a poet, essayist, lyricist and educator.  She is published with The Victorian Web and The Thomas Hardy Society.  Her favourite authors are Leonard Cohen, Ernest Hemingway and Maya Angelou with an interest in romantic, Victorian and modernist poetry. Her first collection of poetry Sprigs and Twigs:  A Solitary Note & Selected Poems (Collector’s Edition) was published with FriesenPress (October 2021).  She was born in Nipigon, Ontario. She attained an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences and Humanities at Lakehead University.  She also attained a Bachelor of Education and Master of Education at Lakehead University. She has a son and daughter with two grandchildren.  Her husband is a professional musician and together they perform acoustic music and poetry at a variety of venues.  Their home is in northwestern Ontario on the shores of Lake Superior.

Her new collection Driftwood Tones: Nature Poetry of Beauty and Presence  is published by Waterside Productions with foreword by Dr. Philip V. Allingham, Professor Emeritus, Lakehead University.  

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