A review by gwstoryqueen32
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. VERY SPECIAL CANDY
2. WHEN MY FEET ITCH
3. ON THE MOUNTAIN OF TREE-STARS
4. THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER
5. ON BEING THANKFUL