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Reviewed by Carol Thompson for Readers' Favorite
Everlasting Spring: 101 Poems for Every Season of Life by Sonya Matejko is a heartfelt collection that takes readers on an emotional journey through the cycles of life. The book elegantly intertwines poetry with introspection, providing solace, hope, and inspiration as it examines themes of growth, love, resilience, and change. Divided into the four seasons, each section reflects the emotional tones associated with its time of year. Summer brings warmth and dreams, Autumn embraces change and letting go, Winter acknowledges struggles and healing, and Spring celebrates renewal and rebirth. This structure creates a narrative arc that mirrors the ebb and flow of human experiences.
Sonya Matejko’s poems convey universal truths through simple, elegant language. Each piece invites readers to pause and reflect, providing encouragement and self-compassion. The imagery is vivid and tactile, with lines like “pain into poppies and regret into roses” illustrating transformation and growth. Her ability to blend vulnerability with empowerment ensures that every reader can find a poem that resonates with their current stage of life. At the end of each seasonal section, Matejko includes prompts for self-reflection, encouraging readers to engage more personally with the themes. These thoughtful additions transform the book from a poetry collection into an emotional and spiritual growth guide. Everlasting Spring reminds us that life’s challenges and joys are cyclical, revealing beauty in every rise and fall. Matejko’s words are a companion for anyone navigating life’s complexities, providing poetry and a sense of connection and understanding. This collection is one to revisit time and again, discovering new meanings with each reading.
