Lovingly: Poems for All Seasons

by Helen Steiner Rice

Compilation of inspirational poems for such special occasions as Christmas, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, and Easter

Genres: Poetry, Christian

96 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1970

Reviews

[Stephanie Murray · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first picked this book of poems up when I was about 6 at my Nana's house, since then I have loved Helen Steiner Rice. My Nana was an extreamly spiritual woman and in my copy of this book, which once belonged to her, has her personal thoughts and scriptures written inside so it is that much more special to me. My Nana, Grams and my Mother are the three most amazing people in my life and this book of poems reminds me of them.




(SP) ;-)

[John Turner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helen Steiner Rice was an American writer who was born in May, 1900, in Ohio. Her writings have been a comfort and inspiration to millions of people throughout the world. She is frequently referred to as the “poet laureate of inspirational verse.” She has published over 150 books and collections of poems, as well as greeting cards and annotations to inspirational calendars. She died in April, 1981, just one month short of her 81st birthday, in her hometown of Lorain, OH.

Rice said of Lovingly, “it’s a collection of poems for all seasons of the year, the New Year, Easter, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.” The book is beautifully illustrated with many four-color water color illustrations, and published by Guideposts.

A WORD FROM THE AUTHOR

Selected poems for the New Year,
for Easter and Thanksgiving
and some special Christmas classics
to give Hope and Joy to living.

And poems with loving tributes
or an accolade of praise
for occasions that we celebrate
because they’re Special Days.

So in this book are loving thoughts
expressed in Valentines
and Memorial Day is recognized
with patriotic lines.

And Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
are celebrated yearly
with loving little verses
to say that they’re loved dearly.

And then as a reminder
that each and every day
is a day to glorify the Lord
and to follow in His way.

There is a small collection
of “Thoughts for Daily Living”
to show us that life’s happiness
is not in getting but in giving.

And if I’ve helped in any way
to inspire you and cheer you
or if these little lines of mine
in any way endear you
or draw you any closer
to God and one another
or helped you recognize the fact
that every man’s a “brother.”

Then I’ll be very grateful
that God looked down on me
and helped me write this little book
and to sign it Lovingly.

HELEN STEINER RICE

[Sanjuro · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some of these poems invoke the seasons better than others. Most of the poems appear to attempt meter, but often have lines that lose the rhythm. The lines are simple, their words and structures. I think that many of the poems would work well for children, or maybe read aloud with families. I tried to simply read them on my own, in my chair, with a Christmas air about me, and I found the poems competent, but forgettable. I will say, my wife uses the open pages as decorations for the seasons, and the pictures and words on the page work quite well for this purpose.

[Anna · Rating 1 out of 5]

A little too christian for my taste

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Might be too tired to really like this

[Connor Keir · Rating 2 out of 5]

It’s poetry but heavy Christian slant. Not that bad it’s pretty middle of the range

[Gena Lott · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have always loved Helen Steiner Rice and when I worked in a Hallmark bookstore I had access to this great little book, a compilation of some of her poems about love. Beautiful!

[Dharyin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I decided to read this book because it was in my way(on top of my MW3 case)
This book completes the "book written before 1950" category on the bingo board
This book is the epitome of inspiration. Here's a little taste of the said inspiration:

Everybody, everywhere
seeks happiness, its true,
But finding it and keeping it
seems difficult to do,
Difficult because we think
that happiness is found
Only in places where
wealth and fame abound-
And so we go searching
in 'palaces of pleasure'
Seeking recognition
and monetary treasure,
Unaware that happiness
is just a 'state of mind'
Within the reach of everyone
who takes time to be kind-
for in making OTHERS HAPPY
we will be happy too,
For the happiness you give away
returns to 'shine on you'.

That was beautiful, wasn't it?

Many of the poems in this book are directly related to God and thanking the lord for different things.
I would therefore have to reccomend this book to anyone who is christian, regardless of age.

[Sherri F. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm sure if you like poems or are into christianty, you will probably score this much higher than me. I'm not so into poetry and very religious. However, my family is, my grandmother bought this book for my great-grandmother (her mother-in-law) in 1976 for her birthday and it has been passed down to my mother. I recently found it with child scribbles in (which may have been mine) and decided to read it since it was a heritage thing and only 96 pages, so I read a few poems a day and read it over a month. I enjoyed knowing I was reading something both my grandmother and great-grandmother enjoyed in the past.

[Cws]

811.54

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful poetry, some of them should be posted now as they are fitting for any time and date.