Praise for EN L'AIR
"Do you appreciate lovely imagery that makes you smile? I know I do, and this lovely poetry book is chock full of it. With the “furry five o’clock shadow” of a squirrel-fur paintbrush, the poet manages to paint images for the reader that are as light as air, as the title suggests. Filled with fun surprises that brought a few chuckles, a couple smiles, and several sighs, the writer puts her work together like “Snow-covered puzzle pieces/On a sky-blue tablecloth.” And all you can feel is loveliness.
She compares human habits and behaviors to the more humble and supportive behaviors of animals, who are described as having a greater respect for single parents, and for each other. She also talks about animals that mate for life, specifically, swans and wolves, which may be some knowledge that I might have slept through in high school, but are interesting facts. Writing literature is always an opportune moment to impart knowledge, so I find these little tidbits to very charming additions." --Amazon Review
She compares human habits and behaviors to the more humble and supportive behaviors of animals, who are described as having a greater respect for single parents, and for each other. She also talks about animals that mate for life, specifically, swans and wolves, which may be some knowledge that I might have slept through in high school, but are interesting facts. Writing literature is always an opportune moment to impart knowledge, so I find these little tidbits to very charming additions." --Amazon Review
About the Book
Pamela Herron’s EN L'AIR is a delightful poetry collection that floats on a breeze of captivating imagery and gentle humor. The poet’s words dance off the page with a lightness, as suggested by the title, evoking scenes and moments that bring a smile to the reader’s face. With delicate strokes, like a "furry five o'clock shadow" of a squirrel-fur paintbrush, Herron paints vivid pictures that transport readers to a world where human behavior is juxtaposed with the natural world’s wisdom and grace.
The collection offers charming surprises, from the playful comparison of human habits to the more humble, respectful behaviors of animals, to heartwarming reflections on creatures like swans and wolves who mate for life. Herron’s poems inspire chuckles, smiles, and sighs of appreciation as they puzzle together snow-covered moments on the backdrop of life’s expansive sky. Through her work, she imparts thoughtful tidbits about the animal kingdom while reminding readers of the beauty and simplicity in the natural rhythms around us. EN L'AIR is a lovely, refreshing read that leaves one feeling light and uplifted.
The collection offers charming surprises, from the playful comparison of human habits to the more humble, respectful behaviors of animals, to heartwarming reflections on creatures like swans and wolves who mate for life. Herron’s poems inspire chuckles, smiles, and sighs of appreciation as they puzzle together snow-covered moments on the backdrop of life’s expansive sky. Through her work, she imparts thoughtful tidbits about the animal kingdom while reminding readers of the beauty and simplicity in the natural rhythms around us. EN L'AIR is a lovely, refreshing read that leaves one feeling light and uplifted.
About the Author
Pamela G. Herron is a writer, poet, and educator at the University of Texas at El Paso, where she teaches Religious Studies, Asian Studies, and Women and Gender Studies. Her research focuses on Confucianism, Daoism, Chinese immigration, and cultural identity, particularly in the El Paso/Ciudad Juárez region. She founded a writing group in El Paso and presents internationally on Confucianism, gender, and multicultural issues. Herron has published poetry, reviews, and fiction, including En l’air (2013) and Exploring Ancient China (2018). She is currently working on a poetry collection about China and continuing research on Confucianism and Daoism. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, raising chickens, and gardening in Vallejo, California.