A review by gwstoryqueen32
Journey Through Heartsongs by Mattie J.T. Stepanek

5.0

A deeply moving collection of poems from a young peace activist. Mattie's verses filled with stars, flowers and rainbows are interwoven with verses about dancing after storms and contemplating mortality. These poems teach us all how to celebrate all the special things in life. This poetry collection is great for all readers! Also recommended for anyone working with patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in all hospitals. The author's observations on his situations can be soothing for child patients that feel anxious or afraid of their own mortality. My favorite poems from this collection are the following titles:

1. ABOUT ANGELS
2. FUTURE ECHO
3. THE TIGER FIGHTS A DRAGON IN THE PURPLE SUN
4. PIRATE CANDY
5. BEWARE OF THE EVER-WOLF
6. AT LONG LAST
7. THE LEFT-OVER CHILD
8. ANNIVERSARY REFLECTIONS
9. INTENSIVE SENSE
10. THE HOLDING-ON FAMILY