Lynette Arden

“Wild Seed” is a poetic journey that encompasses a variety of forms, including free verse, pantoum, villanelle, haiku, tanka, and haibun. These poems explore the essence of life and the beauty of nature, occasionally through the imagined voices of animals like cats, giraffes, tigers, lions, tapirs, hippos, and emus. The collection delves into themes of love, work, travel, childhood, and aging, offering both profound reflections and whimsical moments. These poems have been shared across generations, with grandparents reading them to their children, who then carry them to school. Readers have found their own experiences mirrored in these verses, making “Wild Seed” a truly relatable and heartfelt collection. Read reviews and buy the book