Carrying Water to the Field: New and Selected Poems

Joyce Sutphen, 2019

Overview

Joyce Sutphen's poems offer personal yet familiar reflections on life on a small farm, the experience of coming of age in the late 1960s, and the journey of finding balance in a contemporary world. These verses resonate with readers through keen descriptions, moving towards a sense of wisdom and solace found in everyday life. The collection features poems from the last twenty-five years alongside over forty new works addressing themes of luck, hard work, and the passage of time. Sutphen uses careful attention to language and lyrical precision to explore these enduring subjects.

Who it's for

• Readers who appreciate evocative poetry about rural life and personal growth.
• Those interested in reflections on the 1960s and the search for balance in modern times.
• Individuals who connect with themes of nature, time, and the power of language.

Key features

• Paperback edition
• 240 pages
• Published by Wiley
• ISBN: 9781496216366
• Dimensions: 150x226 mm
• Weight: 350 gr.