My parents handed me the beauty of poetry at an early age—from ballads to literary classics—and opened my senses to nature with sojourns to the country and botanical gardens. Writing memories into reflections, and later into poetry, allowed me to embrace the therapeutic value of creative expression.
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Look for my new book, The Tears of Things, in February 2025
Processing depression and loss, Catherine Hamrick explores the therapeutic value of nature and poetry in The Tears of Things (Madville Publishing, February 2025). Observing seasonal flourishes and decay reminds us that love, joy, longing, sorrow, and gratitude arise from life’s imperfection and brevity.